Turmeric Lemon Rice - Instant Pot
This turmeric lemon rice recipe is packed with zesty lemon flavor, the golden goodness of turmeric, and a satisfying crunch from nuts. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $3
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long grain Basmati Rice rinse and washed
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 Tablespoon cooking oil I prefer coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 Green Chili Pepper minced
- 1 inch ginger root grated
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt
optional ingredients
- 6-8 fresh curry leaves or 2 bay leaves
- pinch Hing
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
Instructions
How to make Turmeric Lemon Rice In Instant Pot
- Rinse and wash rice grains and drain them well. Start the instant pot in SAUTE mode and heat it. Add oil. Add curry leaves, mustard and cumin seeds, hing (if using) and green chili. Curry leaves will sputter some. Sauté them for a minute. Add peanuts, ginger and turmeric and sauté them well.
- Add rice and water. Using a spatula, mix everything well. Press Cancel and close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position. Set the instant pot to RICE mode for 12 mins (low pressure)
- When the instant pot beeps, wait for 10 minutes and then release the pressure manually.
- Pour lemon juice over the rice. Using a fork, gently mix and fluff the rice. Beautiful lemon rice is ready to be served. Enjoy
How to Make Turmeric Lemon Rice on stove top
- Rinse and wash rice grains and drain them well. Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add curry leaves, mustard and cumin seeds ,hing( if using) and green chili. Curry leaves will sputter some. Sauté them for a minute. Add peanuts, ginger and turmeric and sauté them well.
- Add rice and water. Using a spatula, mix everything well.
- Cover the pan with the lid and let it cook for 12 minutes on medium heat. Rice is ready when grains feels soft and tender.
- Pour lemon juice over the rice. Using a fork, gently mix and fluff the rice. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover turmeric lemon rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of water to restore moisture. Serve it with yogurt, pickles, or a side of salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 274mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g