Cumin and Turmeric-Spiced Basmati Rice
Every great main dish needs a partner at its side. You can count on this simple, but flavour-packed rice.
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Prep time5 min![]()
ServingsPortions 6
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Becel® Original margarine
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. (1 mL) cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp. (1 mL) turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. (1 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. (1 mL) ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. (1 mL) salt
- 1 cup (250 mL) basmati rice
- 2 cups (500 mL) reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) golden raisins
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
| Energy (kcal) | 0 kcal |
| Energy (kJ) | 0 kJ |
| Protein (g) | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate incl. fibre (g) | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate excl. fibre (g) | 0.0 g |
| Sugar (g) | 0.0 g |
| Fibre (g) | 0.0 g |
| Fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Unsaturated fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Monounsaturated fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Trans fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 mg |
| Sodium (mg) | 0 mg |
| Salt (g) | 0.00 g |
| Vitamin A (IU) | 0 IU |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.0 mg |
| Calcium (mg) | 0 mg |
| Iron (mg) | 0.00 mg |
| Potassium (mg) | 0 mg |
Instructions
- Melt Becel® Original margarine in large saucepan over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add cumin seeds, turmeric, cinnamon, pepper and salt and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
- Stir in rice and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in raisins and let stand covered 5 minutes. Just before serving fluff with fork.
This recipe has been evaluated by the Heart and Stroke Foundation registered dietitians and is part of a healthy diet based on the recommendations in Canada's Food Guide.
