Spicy Yellow Rice

This spicy yellow rice is simple rice where yellow rice is cooked separately and added to cooked vegetables and some spices.

Yellow color comes from adding Turmeric and saffron to the rice while cooking.

The rice is a good one for lunch boxes and for weeknight dinner.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 30 minutes 

Serves: 4-5

Ingredients:

For Rice:

Long grain rice: 1 1/2 cups

Turmeric: 1/2 teaspoon 

Saffron: 7-8 strands

Water : 3 cups

For Veggies:

Butter : 2 tablespoons 

Capsicum/Green pepper: 1 medium diced

Carrot : 1 large diced

Cilantro/coriander leaves: small bunch chopped 

Mint/Pudina : small bunch chopped 

Cumin seeds : 1 teaspoon 

Curry powder: 2 teaspoons

Salt to taste 

Method:

Wash rice, add all ingredients under rice and cook rice in a rice or pressure cooker.

Heat butter in a wok, add cumin seeds and fry them till they splatter. Add all veggies and cook for 3-5 minutes on high heat. Add cilantro and mint, mix well and cook for 1 minute. 

Add the curry powder and mix well. Add cooked rice, salt and toss well to coat. 

Serve hot with some tomatoes and jalapeños.