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Turmeric Quinoa Rice

Learn how to make the perfect Turmeric Quinoa Rice in an Instant Pot. Using a foolproof water-to-grain ratio, this simple Indian-inspired side dish is fluffy, vibrant, and versatile. Use water or broth for a quick, healthy meal addition.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Archana Mundhe

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • ½ cup quinoa organic white
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt add a bit more if you are using water instead of broth
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth or sub with vegetable broth or water.

Instructions

  • Combine the rice and quinoa and rinse 2 to 3 times until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  • Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Once preheated (about 2–3 mins), add the oil and cumin seeds. Let them sizzle.
  • Add the diced onion, turmeric and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
  • Stir in the rinsed rice and quinoa, salt, and broth. Give it a quick stir.
  • Close the lid and Pressure Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Once the timer goes off, allow a 5-minute Natural Pressure Release.
  • Open the pot, let the rice sit for another 5 minutes to firm up, and then gently fluff with a fork.

Notes

If you decide to change the quinoa to rice ratio from a 2:1 to a 1:1, or change the rice variety, here is my simple cheat sheet to ensure your liquid levels are perfect.
Standard Ratios for the Instant Pot:
  1. Basmati Rice: 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups liquid.
  2. Quinoa: 1 cup quinoa to 1 cup liquid.
  3. Jasmine Rice: 1 cup rice to 1 cup liquid.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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