Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. oil olive or avocado
• ½ sweet onion finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic crushed
• ¾ tsp. turmeric
• ¼ tsp. cumin
• ¼ tsp. paprika
• 1 ¼ tsp. salt to taste
• 1 ½ cups basmati rice rinsed and drained
• 2 ¼ cups water
• 2 Tbsp. cilantro finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. parsley flat-leaf, finely chopped
• ¼ cup pine nuts toasted

Instructions

1. Add oil and diced onion to a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Saute for 2-3 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent. Add crushed garlic and continue sauteing for another minute.
2. Mix in turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt. Toast until fragrant. (About 1 minute.)
3. Pour in water, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any bits that are stuck, and add in the rice. Give it a good stir, and bring the water to a boil.
4. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and mix in chopped cilantro, parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately with some Lamb Koftas and Tzatziki sauce and enjoy!