Mom's Special Rice

Transform your dinner table with "Mom's Special Rice," a fragrant, flavorful, and comforting dish that brings timeless family traditions to life. Made with aromatic basmati rice, golden turmeric, and a medley of colorful vegetables like carrots and peas, this recipe is elevated by warm spices, including cumin seeds, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Sautéed onions, garlic, and ginger create a mouthwatering base, while a touch of fresh cilantro and a drizzle of lemon juice bring brightness to every bite. Perfect as a standalone dish or a versatile side, this vibrant rice recipe is an aromatic and wholesome delight that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Keywords: homemade rice recipe, basmati rice dish, vegetable rice, turmeric rice, family rice recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 4 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or ghee
• 1 large Onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 medium Carrot (diced)
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in fresh water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the sliced onion to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until it turns golden brown.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.

Step 5

Add the diced carrot and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, stir in the peas, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Add the drained rice to the pan and gently stir to coat the rice with the oil and spices, allowing it to toast for 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes undisturbed.

Step 8

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for another 5 minutes to steam.

Step 9

Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Discard the bay leaf and cinnamon stick.

Step 10

Stir in the fresh cilantro and drizzle the lemon juice on top. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1813.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	990.9

Total Fat 30.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2468.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 19.9g
Protein 26.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271.9mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1149.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.5%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 61.9%