Quick Sri Lankan Yellow Rice

Soft, fragrant andwith a beautiful golden hue- this Sri Lankan yellow rice recipe is an absolutemust-try!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Sri Lankan

Keyword Quick Sri Lankan Yellow Rice, Yellow Rice

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings Servings

Calories 279kcal

Author Enozia Zehra

Cost 15

Ingredients

1 cup Basmati Rice
1 cup Onions (chopped)
2 tsp Pandan leaves (chopped)
2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
1 sprig Curry leaves
1 inch Cinnamon stick
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Salt
2 cups Water

Instructions

Wash and soak the rice in water for 10-15 minutes.
1 cup Basmati Rice
In a pressure cooker, heat oil. Add the chopped onions, pandan leaves, ginger garlic paste, curry leaves, cinnamon stick and mix.
1 cup Onions, 2 tsp Pandan leaves, 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste, 1 sprig Curry leaves, 1 inch Cinnamon stick
Next add the turmeric powder and salt and mix.
1 tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp Salt
Add the rice next with water and mix.
2 cups Water
Pressure cook for 2 whistles oruntil the rice is completely cooked.
Serve hot with curry of your choice.

Notes

This dish is on the non-spicy side, So if you are accustomed to having spicy food, then you will need to adjust the spicy level by adding some chopped green chilies.

Although it is recommended to use coconut oil while cooking Sri Lankan recipes, you can use any oil of your choice if coconut oil is not up your forte.

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