Tumeric Rice - Haldi Rice
Haldi rice, or Yellow rice, is a simple and nutritious way to elevate plain Basmati rice with turmeric and red lentils for a bright pop of color on your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- ½- ¾ cup Masoor dal red lentil
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, wash and soak rice and lentil as per packet directions, generally 20-30 minutes.
- In a pot, add approx 4 cups of water and set it to boil. Once the water is boiling, add salt and turmeric. The water should be a yellowish color at this point.
- Add the soaked rice and lentil and cook uncovered. It will take around 7-10 minutes.
- Check that both the rice and lentils are tender. Once cooked, drain the water.
- Serve warm with your favorite curry or grilled meats.