Haldi Chawal (Turmeric Rice)
Golden basmati rice gently spiced with turmeric, mustard seeds, cumin and curry leaves. Bright, fragrant and the perfect side for dals and curries.
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Heat the oil, pop the mustard seeds, add the cumin and curry leaves and fry for a few seconds.
Toast the rice
Add the drained rice, turmeric and salt and stir gently for 2 minutes until the grains are coated and golden.
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Heat the oil, pop the mustard seeds, add the cumin and curry leaves and fry for a few seconds.
Toast the rice
Add the drained rice, turmeric and salt and stir gently for 2 minutes until the grains are coated and golden.
Cook
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The Story Behind the Dish
Turmeric has been used in Indian cooking, medicine and ritual for thousands of years — it's sacred in Hindu ceremonies and an everyday kitchen spice.
Simple tempered rice dishes like this one are a staple across South and West India, eaten with dal, sambar and vegetable curries.
⭐ Why It's Famous
A two-minute tadka turns plain rice into something golden and fragrant.
💡 Fun Fact
India produces most of the world's turmeric, much of it from the state of Telangana and the town of Erode in Tamil Nadu.
South & West India
11.34°N, 77.72°E
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