This vibrant turmeric rice is bursting with flavor and packed with spices. A delicious show stealing-side dish that's super easy to make!
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch cloves
- 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt & pepper, to taste
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Coat the bottom of a medium saucepan with the oil and place it over medium heat.
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When the oil is hot, add the onion. Sweat the onion until it become soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and cloves. Sauté everything for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes very fragrant.
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Stir in the broth, rice, and lemon juice.
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Raise the heat and bring the liquid to a boil.
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Lower the heat until the liquid is at a low simmer, then cover the pot.
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Let the rice simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed.
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When the rice has finished cooking let the pot sit with the lid on for 5 minutes.
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Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork or rice paddle, and season the rice with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve.