Basmati Rice With Turmeric And Mushrooms

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter (can use less if desired) or 1/4 cup oil (can use less if desired)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (scant)
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice (well rinsed, you can also use the same amount of jasmine rice in place or the basmati)
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups canned mushroom slices, drained (i just use one can for this)
• salt
• pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 rinse the rice under cold water very well.
• 2 place the rice in a large bowl covered with cold water and let it soak for 30 minutes (changing the water after 15 minutes) before proceeding with the recipe.
• 3 melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• 4 add in onion, garlic and tumeric powder; saute until just beginning to brown (about 2 minutes).
• 5 add in rice, broth, mushrooms, salt and pepper (if using); bring to a boil.
• 6 reduce heat to low, cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer until the rice is tender (about 18-20 minutes).
• 7 **note** this rice can also be cooked, covered with a tight-fitting oven proof lid in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes, or until rice is desired tenderness.