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yellow rice with cherry tomatoes in white bowl.
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Yellow Rice with Cherry Tomatoes

Rice cooked with turmeric, cumin, garlic and tomatoes.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword basmati rice, cherry tomatoes, cumin, diet, Food, Indian, indian cuisine, long grain rice, Recipe, side dish, turmeric, yellow rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain or basmati rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 10 cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add turmeric, cumin and rice. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in the tomatoes, cover for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve.

Notes

This would make a great side dish for Broiled Chicken Masala. Enjoy!