This coloured rice will turn a staple ingredient into a vibrant, nourishing addition to your meals. Here we use ground turmeric and grated carrots to bring a pop of sunshine to the table. By cooking the rice in chicken stock and turmeric, you instantly amp up the nutritional value of rice.
Kids love it and parents can rest easy knowing this quick and simple side is ticking all the boxes. Try this recipe with grilled chicken, curries or a vegetable stew.

1 brown onion, small, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, medium, about 200g, peeled and grated
1 tbsp butter
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
1⁄2 tsp ground turmeric
1⁄2 tsp salt
1⁄4 bunch coriander, optional
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Start by preparing your ingredients. Peel the and grate on the coarse side of the box grater. Finely dice and finely chop or mince the .
In a medium sized saucepan with a lid, melt the and saute the over medium heat for a few minutes. Add the grated , and a pinch of and gently cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or until the carrot is tender and sweet.
Add the and toast for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown and crackle. Add the , and , and mix well. Bring to simmering point and then cover, lower the heat and cook undisturbed for 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat, fluff with a fork, cover again and then let sit for another 10 minutes or so. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with leaves, if using, and serve.
For ease, we often use low-sodium store-bought stock for this recipe. If your stock is very salty, then you may want to reduce the salt quantities when cooking. Homemade chicken stock or bone broth will take this rice to the next level, both in flavor and nutritional value.




