Fragrant Malaysian turmeric rice or yellow rice using basmati rice with added turmeric and cumin powder resulting in a boost in colour as well as flavour.
Wash and rinse the rice and cook in an electric rice cooker by adding all 5 cups of water.
Then add in the extra virgin olive oil, salt, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder and cumin powder. Mix and incorporate well with the rice and water.
For cooking on the stove:
Wash and rinse rice and add the rice to a pot with all 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
Add in the extra virgin olive oil, salt, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder and cumin powder. Stir and mix well. Turn the heat to low and cover with lid. Simmer for around 35 minutes to 40 minutes or until rice is cooked and all the water have reduced.