Instant Pot Yellow Turmeric Rice

Author: Anvita

This Instant Pot Yellow Turmeric Rice is full of flavors and makes an elegant side dish for any occasion. Infused with the goodness of Turmeric and Garlic this rice super easy to make in your pressure cooker or Instant Pot. No sticky bottom or mushy rice, each grain is separate. Ready in 6 minutes, this fail proof recipe is a must try. Vegan. Gluten-Free.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 6

Additional Time: 15

Total Time: 26

Servings:

2 servings

Calories:

Equipment

Ingredients

Tempering

1 tablespoon oil / ghee
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
3-4 garlic cloves chopped
½ teaspoon garam masala

Rice

1 cup basmati rice
1 cup water
salt to taste

Garnishing

¼ cup parsley / cilantro chopped
1 cup pomegranate arils
1 teaspoon sliced almonds

Instructions

Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly and keep aside.
Press the Saute mode and heat the oil or ghee in the Instant Pot.
Once the oil is hot, temper it cumin, turmeric, garlic and garam masala.
Cook for a min and stir.
Now add in the rice and stir for a min again.
Finally add the salt and water and cover the lid.
Seal the vent and pressure cook on Manual or Pressure Cook mode for 6 minutes.
Allow pressure to naturally release for about 10 minutes.
Garnish with parsley, pomegranate arils and almond slices and serve warm with yogurt or raita.

Notes

If you use Jasmine or Brown rice, refer to the pressure cook times and rice to water ratios here.