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Yellow Rice

Recipe by cookingwithnatty on YouTubeAdded 1 November 2026.
  • 40 min
  • Serves 4
  • 7 ingredients

10 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A vibrant, aromatic yellow rice that dazzles with its rich color and savory flavor from chicken broth and curry powder. This easy stovetop side dish comes together in under half an hour and is perfect for parties or family meals. The addition of frozen vegetables adds a pop of color and texture.

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Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Amounts as cookingwithnatty gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the washed rice and stir for about a minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in the curry powder and chicken broth powder, mixing well with the rice.

  4. 4

    Add one cup of liquid chicken broth and stir again.

  5. 5

    Add the second cup of liquid chicken broth and continue cooking on medium heat until the broth is mostly absorbed.

  6. 6

    Pour in one cup of water, cover the pan, and let the rice simmer on very low heat for about 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    When the water has been absorbed, add the frozen vegetables, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the vegetables are heated through.

  8. 8

    Fluff the rice, mix everything together, and serve.

Tips while you cook

Coat rice in oil first
Heat oil, add the washed rice and stir for about a minute before adding spices.
Simmer with water after broth absorbs
Once the broth is mostly absorbed, pour in one cup of water, cover, and simmer on very low heat for about 20 minutes.
Add frozen vegetables at the end
When the water is absorbed, add frozen vegetables, cover again, and cook 5 to 10 minutes until heated through.

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