Step 1: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown.
Step 3: Add rice and turmeric and stir to coat. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, until liquid is absorbed, 15–18 minutes.
Step 4: Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork. Fold in pomegranate seeds, scallions, and pepper; season with salt and black pepper.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled, crushed
1 cup Basmati rice
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1½ cups broth
½ cup pomegranate seeds
3 scallions, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper