For: Nitra Turmeric (Haldi) Powder
Turmeric Rice (Haldi Bhaat)
- Vegan
- Indian
- 25 min
- Serves 4
A golden, gently spiced rice dish with a South Indian-style tempering of mustard seed and peanuts.
04 · Spices & Masalas
Method
- 1
Temper the spices
Heat the oil and add mustard seed, curry leaves and peanuts, frying until the mustard crackles and the peanuts turn golden.
- 2
Add turmeric
Stir in the turmeric powder and cook 20 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to let it catch.
- 3
Add the rice
Tip in the cooled rice and salt, tossing gently to distribute the turmeric evenly through every grain.
- 4
Warm through
Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until heated through.
- 5
Serve
Serve warm as a side, or as a light meal with yoghurt.
Nitra tip
Using cooled, day-old rice gives the best texture here — freshly cooked warm rice tends to clump when tossed with the tempering.
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