Turmeric Spiced Rice

Turmeric Spiced Rice

Tasty Indian cuisine at home

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

154
Calories
2.4g
Fat
5mg
Cholesterol
30g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
3g
Protein
Turmeric Spiced Rice

Recipe Description

This Turmeric Spiced Rice is the perfect accompaniment to almost all of the meat dishes I’ve posted on here! Fragrant yellow rice, packed with peas and carrots and flavored with meaty chicken broth, it’s a great side dish to go alongside baked chicken breasts, pan-fried pork chops, chicken stir-fry…you get the idea! This turmeric rice recipe is super simple to follow.

After frying the onions you basically toss everything into one pot and leave the rice to cook away until softened. You can even have it as a simple meal just on its own!

To make Turmeric Spiced Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Turmeric Spiced Rice

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the onion

    5 min
    Step 1 - Turmeric Spiced Rice

    Place a pan over a medium heat and melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add the spices and vegetables

    3 min
    Step 2 - Turmeric Spiced RiceStep 2 - Turmeric Spiced Rice

    Pour in the water and add the turmeric, peas and carrots and bouillon cube. Mix everything well, until the cube has fully dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add the rice

    1 min
    Step 3 - Turmeric Spiced Rice

    Bring the water to a boil before stirring in the rice.

  4. 4

    Cook the rice

    14 min
    Step 4 - Turmeric Spiced Rice

    Lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Leave the rice to cook for about 15 minutes, until it has softened and all the water has been absorbed.

  5. 5

    Serving Turmeric-Spiced Rice

    1 min
    Step 5 - Turmeric Spiced Rice

Why not try this Turmeric-Spiced Rice recipe with some fresh chopped cilantro or toasted almonds scattered over for extra freshness and crunch? However you make it, don’t forget to share your cooking experience with me - tag #cookmerecipes or leave a shout-out below!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Jake Thompson
May 17, 2025
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I recently made the Turmeric Spiced Rice for my friends during movie night. It was so easy to prepair and the flavors got everyone talkin'. The carots and peas made it colorful and tasty! I can’t belive how quick it was to cook in just one pot. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Ursula Smith
February 9, 2025
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Simply delicious rice!

Beth Johnson
January 13, 2025
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Superb!

Maggie Taylor
December 7, 2024
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I made this turmeric rice for a gathering and it was a hit! Easy and full of flavor. Perfect with chicken!

Lucy Johnson
November 8, 2024
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OMG! This Turmeric Spiced Rice is a game changer! I made it for family dinner and everyone went nuts for it! So easy, too! Totally bringing this to our next cookout! ❤️

Paula
July 26, 2024
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This rice is a must-try! So easy and tasty.

Hannah Smith
October 15, 2023
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I made the Turmeric Spiced Rice last weekend and wow, it was superb! It complemented my baked chicken so well. The simple one-pot method made it easy while I was juggling some guests. I loved the vibrant color and flavor it added to the meal. Will definitely make it again!

Diana
July 16, 2023
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Incredibly easy meal! Made it with the kids, so much fun! Everybody loved the flavor—rice was super yummy!

Olivia
March 15, 2023
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This turmeric rice is so delicius! I made it for my kids last dinner and they loved it—a colorful and healthy side dish with little effort!

Tina
September 23, 2022
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I made this turmeric rice last week, so easy and delish!

Olive
April 1, 2022
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Super easy side.

Lenny
October 19, 2021
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Epic!

Gabriella Smith
August 15, 2019
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Super!

sarah
March 22, 2019
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Thanks!

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