Best 9 Yellow Basmati Rice Recipes

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Yellow basmati rice, a vibrant and flavorful dish, is a staple in many South Asian cuisines. Known for its nutty flavor and aromatic fragrance, this long-grain rice is often cooked with a variety of spices, herbs, and vegetables to create a colorful and delicious side dish or main course. Whether served as an accompaniment to curries, biryanis, or simply enjoyed on its own, yellow basmati rice adds a burst of color and flavor to any meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

YELLOW RICE



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This is delicious - vibrant with spices, with a sweet note from the sugar and raisins. Perfect with our Bobotie recipe

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Side dish, Supper

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 7

350g basmati rice
50g butter
1 heaped tbsp caster sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1⁄2 cinnamon stick
6 cardamom pods , shelled and seeds crushed
just under 1 tsp ground turmeric
5 tbsp raisin

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients in a large pan with 1 tsp salt and 500ml water, then heat until boiling and the butter has melted.
  • Stir, cover and leave to simmer for 6 mins. Take off the heat and leave, still covered, for 5 mins. Fluff up and tip into a warm bowl to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.98 milligram of sodium

TURMERIC RICE



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This easy turmeric rice is full of flavour and makes a great side dish. Turmeric adds lovely colour and cooking in chicken stock makes it the most tastiest rice ever. This yellow basmati rice is oven baked, so you can set and forget while prepping the rest of the meal.

Provided by Cassie Heilbron

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon Butter
1/2 Brown / Yellow Onion, diced
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 cup Basmati Rice
2 cups Chicken Stock

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F.
  • Melt butter in a heavy bottom pot (a dutch oven is perfect) on medium heat, then add onion and sauté until softened.
  • Add turmeric and mix together with the onion until fragrant - no more than 30 seconds.
  • Add rice and chicken stock to the pot and give it a good stir. Place lid on the pot and move it to the oven to cook for 25 minutes.
  • Pull the pot out of the oven and set aside for 10 minutes with the lid still on. Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 11 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 195 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

YELLOW BASMATI RICE



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This authentic, Latin-style yellow rice, or Arroz Amarillo, pairs long grain basmati rice with simple spices and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Provided by Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked basmati rice
3 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp ground cumin
scant 1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 whole bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a dutch over, or in a large stove pot, heat the butter, turmeric, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon over medium heat until the butter has melted.
  • Once the butter's melted, stir the spices into it and add the rice to the pot, stirring again until the rice is evenly coated and cooking over medium heat for about 2 minutes, lightly toasting the rice and spices.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the pot and add the bay leaf.
  • Put the pot's lid on, and bring the pot to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom.
  • As soon as the broth reaches a full boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and let it simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes. Be careful not to stir too often and let the heat escape.
  • After simmering for 20 minutes, turn the heat off, but leave the lid on and let the rice 'rest' for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve it warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.96 kcal, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Protein 5.03 g, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.55 g, Cholesterol 10.03 mg, Sodium 466.84 mg, Fiber 0.87 g, Sugar 0.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY YELLOW SAFFRON RICE



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Provided by Naive Cook Cooks

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup basmati rice
⅛ tsp saffron threads
1 tsp oil
4 whole green cardamoms
¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
(1.5 cup + 4 tbsp) water
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse rice with tap water until water runs clear. Soak in hot tap water for 15-30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, add saffron threads and 2 tbsp boiling hot water and let it sit.
  • Take a skillet and add oil to it. Once hot, add cardamom and onion and saute for few minutes.Now strain the water from rice and add this rice to skillet. Stir it around for few minutes. Now add water along with saffron water and mix. Add salt to taste and mix. Taste and bring it to a boil. Lower the gas to the lowest setting and cover and let it cook until all the water is absorbed and rice is fully cooked.

YELLOW RICE



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An easy Yellow Rice recipe. Turmeric gives this rice its vivid color.

Categories     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Shallot     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice or basmati rice, well rinsed
2 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon (scant) salt
1/2 teaspoon (scant) turmeric

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic; saute until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add rice, broth, salt, and turmeric. Bring rice to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.

YELLOW SAFFRON RICE RECIPE



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Super easy but flavorful Yellow Saffron Rice recipe that won't disappoint you or your guests! This rice-style recipe is rich in the Mediterranean flavor - the saffron and the little kick of white wine cannot be missed during the Mediterranean meals. This is a perfect side dish for any stew, casserole, or fish dish.

Provided by Livia Dabrowski

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups arborio rice (basmati is good for rich, nutty flavor)
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock (homemade is recommended)
4 cups water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp saffron
½ medium onion
½ tsp fresh pepper
½ tsp Natural Sea Salt

Steps:

  • Chopped onion sautés with olive oil and butter for 2 minutes on medium heat and then add rice and sauté for 3 minutes more. Add salt and pepper.
  • Pour white wine, chicken stock, and water and cook until the liquid is evaporated around 20 minutes.
  • Let it stand covered for another 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with Saffron and Serve!

MEDITERRANEAN BASMATI RICE



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Provided by Hannah

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Cups Basmati Rice
3 Cups Chicken Broth (Sub veggie broth or water for vegetarian)
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Black pepper
3 cloves Garlic
1/2 Medium onion
1/8 Cup Fresh herbs (Mint and sage)
1/4 Cup Dried Fruit (Craisins and apricots)
1/4 Cup Sliced Almonds

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice with water a few times to remove the surface starch from the rice grains.
  • Pour 1 tbsp of olive oil into a medium pan and heat on medium. Chop 1/2 of an onion and sauté the onions for 3-5 minutes until they start to appear transparent.
  • Add 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Add two cups of rinsed basmati rice and stir until it is well mixed. All of the rice should be yellow.
  • Add 3 cups of chicken broth to the rice.
  • Bring the rice to a boil and then lower the temperature to a simmer and cook with the lid on for 15-20 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Top with dried fruit, almonds and fresh herbs. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

BASMATI RICE



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How to make basmati rice as good as the restaurants

Provided by Steve Thomas-Patel

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup Basmati Rice
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp ghee (butter or oil (vegetable or olive oil))
pinch of saffron or 1/8 tsp turmeric (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice thoroughly with water to remove any excess starch.
  • Soak the rice with plenty of water for 30 minutes. You can do this in a separate bowl or the pot you are going to cook the rice in.
  • Drain the water.
  • Add the soaked rice to the pot. Add 2 cups water, salt to taste and a splash of oil. The oil will help prevent the water from boiling over which is caused by the starch in the rice, and some people say it also adds flavor.
  • Bring to a boil under medium-high heat, uncovered.
  • When it starts boiling, cover and lower the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • After fifteen minutes, take the lid off. If there is any excess water, allow it to boil off. Fluff with a fork, you are done.

Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 2 mg, Calories 120 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 199 mg, Fiber 0.4 g, Sugar 0.04 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HALAL CART-STYLE YELLOW RICE



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This rice gets its golden color from turmeric and rich flavor from cumin. Turmeric can be strong, so be sure not to overuse it. The rice is the perfect side dish for Halal cart chicken, lamb or just about any type of kabob.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice a few times until the water runs clean.
  • Heat the olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent and a bit golden, about 5 minutes. Add the rice, turmeric, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Add the chicken broth and 2 cups water and turn the heat to medium high.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat to medium. Cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes so it can finish steaming. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Tips for Making Perfect Yellow Basmati Rice

* Use high-quality basmati rice. Look for long, slender grains that are free of blemishes. * Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any dirt or debris and help the rice cook evenly. * Use the right amount of water. The general rule of thumb is 1 cup of water for every cup of rice. However, you may need to adjust this amount depending on the type of rice you are using and the desired consistency. * Add salt to the water. This will help to enhance the flavor of the rice. * Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all of the water has been absorbed. * Remove the rice from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. * Serve the rice immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion

Yellow basmati rice is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. By following these tips, you can make perfect yellow basmati rice every time.

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