How to season cooked rice?

Add lots of pepper. Stir in a couple of tablespoons minced fresh herbs, ideally warmed first in melted butter. Cook a couple of tablespoons minced garlic, leek, scallion, or shallot in olive oil or butter until just soft to add while fluffing. Add lemon juice to taste (great with butter and pepper).

What Cannot be mixed with turmeric?

Blood-thinning medications Turmeric may strengthen the effects of these drugs, raising the risk of bleeding. Blood thinners include warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), and aspirin, among others.

Is turmeric rice good for weight loss?

Turmeric Rice Benefits The active ingredient is called curcumin. Studies of the health benefits of turmeric are not completely conclusive, but some studies do indicate that turmeric is good for weight loss and can help fight heart disease and cancer (more here).

What can I put in rice to give it flavor?

6 Add-ins to Upgrade White Rice Alternative Cooking Liquid. For an effortless yet dramatic difference, infuse your rice with flavored cooking water or use more aromatic liquid like broth or juice. ... Cheese. ... Vegetables. ... Avocado. ... Herbs and Seasonings. ... Nopalitos or Cactus Pads.

Why do people put turmeric in rice?

Turmeric is a warming spice that comes from the rhizomes of turmeric plant. It is widely used in Indian cooking since it imparts a vibrant color & an earthy flavour to the dishes . Apart from that it is also believed to boost immunity & keep the body warm during winters.

How much turmeric should I add to my rice?

How much turmeric in rice do I use? If using turmeric powder use 1/2 tsp turmeric to 1 cup of rice. If using fresh turmeric, use a 1 tsp grated turmeric to 1 cup of rice. Jan 20, 2021

Does turmeric change the taste of rice?

There is an orange-like flavour present, too , so adding turmeric to hot cooked rice and grating orange zest directly over that before mixing well with melted butter is delicious. Turmeric is a gentle way of colouring and flavouring rice salads but should be incorporated during the cooking.

Should you add turmeric before or after cooking?

To enhance the flavor of ground turmeric, warm it in a skillet on medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes before adding it to a recipe , but be careful as the bittersweet taste will turn bitter if scorched. Add turmeric to egg salad to give extra yellow color and use turmeric in lentil recipes for flavor.

Turmeric Rice with Cashews and Dried Cherries - Healthy Side Dish Recipe (2024)

Published: Mar 30, 2017 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 15 Comments

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Kick up your side dish game with this Turmeric Rice recipe, complete with crunchy cashews and sweet-tart cherries.

You can't beat guests who show up on your doorstep with a full dinner in hand! Last week when my parents came for a visit from Canada, they unloaded dish upon dish of scrumptious food from the cooler in the back of their car. Thick, meaty lamb chops in a Greek-inspired tomato sauce, an apple pie, a berry pie, stinky cheeses (love!), four different types of olives, and a dish of savory rice with cashews and dried cherries.

Best guests ever, right?

I didn't have the exact recipe for the rice on hand, but did my best to re-create it. The original idea came from a dear family friend, Barbara, who helps my parents with some meals and whipped up this amazing feast. She also happens to be one of the most creative people I've ever met. This woman can do everything from drafting plans for a brilliant, environmentally friendly house to raising ducks to producing a wonderful meal at the drop of a hat. I want to be Barbara when I grow up!

The bright yellow color of this turmeric rice comes from ground turmeric, which can be found in the spice section of most grocery stores. I also added some garam masala for extra flavor. If you don't have garam masala on hand, ground coriander would be a good substitute.

I always opt for brown rice for the extra hit of fiber. In this recipe, I used brown jasmine rice, but brown basmati would work just as well. And then the best part...crunchy cashews and sweet-tart dried cherries.

This turmeric rice works well as a side for almost any protein - pork tenderloin, braised chicken thighs and so on - or as a base for a savory curry.

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Turmeric Rice with Cashews & Dried Cherries

Kick up your side dish game with this Turmeric Rice recipe, complete with crunchy cashews and sweet-tart cherries. Vegan and gluten free. 108 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

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Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 5 Cups

Calories: 107.7kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small shallot minced
½ teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup brown jasmine rice or basmati
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup raw cashews
¼ cup dried cherries

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garam masala and turmeric.
Stir in the rice, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Stir in the cashews and dried cherries. Serve.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points:3 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 3 (SmartPoints), 3 (Points+)

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Jenna Calicchio
September 20, 2023 at 6:21 am

Hi. This looks amazing! Can you use fresh cherries? Only asking because I currently have them. Thank you.
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- Dara
  September 21, 2023 at 9:00 am
  Hi Jenna, I haven't tried it with fresh cherries, but I'd imagine it would be really good. Fresh cherries will be sweeter than the dried tart cherries, but should taste great.
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Frances
August 29, 2021 at 1:46 pm

Wonderful recipe, We loved it, had it with some marinated shrimp and more veggies that were Indian spiced. Rice perfect with that. A favorite
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