Tammy'S Turmeric Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine water, rice, and peas in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in sunflower seeds, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.
Stir cooked rice into onion mixture and cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.