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කහ බත් (Kaha Bath) - Yellow Rice

Sri Lankan · Sri Lanka · Jaffna, Northern Province

A fragrant rice dish colored naturally with turmeric and spices.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Serves
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • 4 pods cardamom pods

Method

  1. Rinse rice under cold water till water runs clear.
  2. Heat coconut oil, add cinnamon stick and cardamom until aromatic.
  3. Add rice and turmeric, mix well with spiced oil.
  4. Cook with water until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.

Chef's tips

  • Don't stir too much while cooking to retain fluffy texture.
  • Adjust spices to taste.
Recipe by Food Pulse Editors · worldofjoy.com/recipes/kaha-bath---yellow-rice