THE TURMERIC TANGLE

(Our Play on Lemon Rice)

THE TURMERIC TANGLE

Ingredients: 300g Cooked Basmati rice (cold), 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Mustard seeds, 1 tsp Salt, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Peanuts (roasted), Curry leaves, 1 Lemon (juiced), Fresh coriander...

Ingredients

  • 300g Cooked Basmati rice (cold)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp Peanuts (roasted)
  • Curry leaves
  • 1 Lemon (juiced)
  • Fresh coriander

Cooking Method

  1. The Temper Heat oil and sizzle the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts.
  2. The Bloom Add the turmeric and salt with a splash of water to form a vibrant yellow oil.
  3. The Marriage Toss in the cold rice; stir vigorously until every grain is glistening yellow and heated through.
  4. The Finish Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and fresh coriander.

Cuisine: Indian

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