Easy recipe for a fragrant Yellow Rice

April 13, 2025
Posted by Sameer S Nilatkar

Throughout the week, I’ve been busy loading my bike with spare parts and test-driving it, which has consumed most of my time. With the excitement building up for this Sunday’s ride with my biker brotherhood, I haven’t had much chance to focus on recipes. However, there is one recipe that remains close to my heart: Yellow Rice. This dish was shared with me by my Granny, and I have cherished it ever since. It’s one recipe I haven’t felt the need to tweak. The vibrant colour of the rice is incredibly enticing, and the comforting aroma of ghee makes this dish truly outstanding. Whenever I tire of plain white rice with dal, yellow rice becomes my go-to option. The added crunch of peanuts makes enjoying this dish even more special.

Serves – 2

Ingredients:

Pulao Rice – 200 gm
Ghee – 30 gm
Turmeric – a pinch
Cumin – a pinch
Peanuts – 2 tbsp
Dried Red Chilli – a few
Curry leaves – a few
Whole Mustard – a pinch
Cinnamon – 1 small stick
Salt – to taste
Vegetable Stock – 450 ml ( can use water as an option )

Instructions:

1 ) Wash and soak the rice.
2 ) Heat Ghee in a pan. Fry the peanuts and set aside.
3 ) Saute the curry leaves, red chilli, mustard and cumin. Add rice and turmeric and fry further.
4 ) Add the stock and salt. Cover with a lid and let the rice cook. Once done. Add the peanuts and mix well. Garnish with lime wedges and serve hot.

P.S: Add a pinch of Vegetable Masala just before serving, for that elevated taste. I normally use Maggi Masala Magic for a fragrant dish.