Turmeric Rice (Kashmiri Tahar Yellow Rice)

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.

Cuisine

Indian, Kashmiri

Difficulty

Medium

Keywords

4 servings, clarified butter, cook 12 min, cups water for cooking, flavorful, ghee or mustard oil, ground turmeric, haldi, indian, instant pot, kashmiri, medium, prep 10 min, rinsed and soaked for 10 minutes in 4 cups water, salt, Shilpa Tiku, yellow rice

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

12 min

Servings

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

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.