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Kerala · Lunch

Nasi Kuning (Turmeric Rice - Kerala Style)

Traditional 47. Nasi Kuning recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 2 cups rice
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4-5 cloves garlic, sliced
• 8 curry leaves
• 1/4 cup roasted cashews
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make Nasi Kuning

1. Temper oil (1 min, high heat): Heat coconut oil, crackle mustard seeds, add curry leaves. Visual: seeds pop and turn golden.
2. Add aromatics (2 mins, medium heat): Add onion slices, fry until golden. Add garlic, fry 30 seconds. Visual: onion turns brown.
3. Add rice (2 mins, medium-high heat): Add rice, fry in oil and spices for 1-2 minutes. Visual: rice grains coated with oil, glossy.
4. Add turmeric and broth (1 min, high heat): Add turmeric powder, pour hot broth, add salt. Bring to boil. Visual: rolling boil.
5. Garnish (1 min, no heat): Top with roasted cashews.

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