Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon oil ((coconut, vegetable, sunflower etc...))
  • ½ yellow/white onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely diced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) long grain or basmati rice (rinsed and drained (not ‘quick cook’ rice))
  • 3 cups (750 ml) vegetable stock (broth)
  • chopped cilantro (coriander)

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the onion and cook for a few minutes until soft, but not brown. 
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for a further minute. 
  • Add the turmeric, cumin and rice and combine well. 
  • Pour in the stock/broth, cover the pan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro/coriander
  • Note: be guided by the cooking time on your particular bag of rice.