Turmeric Rice

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups Basmati Rice
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan Turmeric Powder
• 1½ tbsp Desi Ghee 
• 2 cups Vegetable broth or water
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

• Rinse the Basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes
• Heat the desi ghee in a pot. Add garlic and sauté
• Add cumin seeds and fry for a few minutes
• Now add rice to the mixture and fry for 2-3 minutes
• Add Himalayan Turmeric powder with vegetable broth/ water and salt and mix well to distribute the spice throughout the rice.
• Cover and cook over medium-high flame till the rice starts to boil
• Let it simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.

Garnish with a wedge of lime and chopped fresh coriander leaves or even some crisp fried onions. Serve this bright yellow rice with a side dish of potato curry or Chicken curry.