4 servingsclarified buttercook 12 min

Turmeric Rice (Kashmiri Tahar Yellow Rice)

By Shilpa Tiku

4 Servings

10 min

Medium

Turmeric Rice (Kashmiri Tahar Yellow Rice)

Recipe Details

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 12 min

Cuisine: Indian, Kashmiri

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups Basmati rice long grain, rinsed and soaked for 10 minutes in 4 cups water
2 1/2 cups water for cooking
1/2 tsp ground turmeric, haldi
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp ghee or mustard oil, clarified butter

Just 4 simple, ingredients make up this Turmeric Rice (Kashmiri Tahar Yellow Rice) dish that will blow your mind! Kids and adults alike will be begging you to make it again! This traditional Kashmiri rice recipe turns your basic white rice into a vibrant and flavorful side dish.

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse the rice well until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in 4 cups water for about 10 Minutes. This step is key since it makes the rice nice and fully.
When you are ready to cook, discard the water. Further add the rice in the Instant Pot. Furthermore add 2 and ½ cups water to the inner pot. Next, add in ground turmeric and salt. Stir well.
Close the lid and select Manual for 6 Minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 Minutes and then quick release the pressure. Finally open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, add ghee or smoked mustard oil and mix well.