Best 4 A Fragrant Spicy Rice Recipes

In search of a delectable and aromatic dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of flavors? Look no further than the fragrant spicy rice recipe, a culinary masterpiece that combines the warmth of spices with the comforting essence of fluffy rice. Whether it's a cozy family dinner or an elegant gathering with friends, this dish promises to transport you to a realm of culinary bliss. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect fragrant spicy rice, a symphony of flavors that will leave an unforgettable impression.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

A FRAGRANT, SPICY RICE

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This recipe is a family favourite. It has wonderful textures; the softness of the rice combined with the crunchy almonds ... it's heaven! The spices can be altered to your tastes... I generally add quite a lot.

Provided by Julia

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 ½ cups vegetable broth
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup frozen green peas
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch garam masala
1 pinch turmeric powder
ground cayenne pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 ½ tablespoons butter
10 large fresh mushrooms, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 pinch turmeric powder
cayenne pepper to taste
½ cup dry red lentils
¾ cup vegetable broth
½ cup almond slivers
1 bunch cilantro sprigs

Steps:

In a pot, bring 2 1/2 cups broth to a boil. Mix in green onions and peas. Season with salt, 1 pinch garam masala, 1 pinch turmeric, and cayenne pepper to taste. Stir the basmati rice into the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
Melt the butter in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms and garlic in the melted butter until lightly browned. Mix in green bell pepper and red bell pepper. Season with 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 pinch turmeric, and cayenne pepper to taste. Stir in the lentils and 3/4 cup broth. Reduce heat to low. Cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the almonds, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.
Increase wok heat to medium. Mix the rice into the wok with the vegetables and lentils. Cook and stir until all liquid has evaporated. Garnish with toasted almonds and cilantro sprigs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

FRAGRANT RICE

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This recipe came from a book about the healing properties of food. The main healing ingredient is turmeric. I could not tell you why though. My recipe card smells of turmeric from when I make this recipe. I serve this with my Recipe #254228. My husband says this meal cures a sore throat. This is one of my all time favorite meals.

Provided by Vegwife

Categories Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for an hour
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 large onions, diced
1 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Heat the oil in a 2 quart sauce pan.
Toast pine nuts until they are fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Add onions and cook until soft.
Add raisins, rice, turmeric and salt.
Add water until rice is covered. boil and cook until the water has mostly absorbed. Keep this up until the rice is cooked, about 25 minutes (almost like cooking a risotto).

WHOLE SPICE FRAGRANT RICE (PULAO)

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In the subcontinent, particularly Pakistan, pulao (steamed fragrant rice) is a very popular dish. Very easy to cook and very authentic taste. You will love the simplicity yet tastefulness of this dish. Serve as-is or as a side to any kind of chicken entree.

Provided by Celestial

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf

Time 46m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

¼ cup vegetable oil
10 whole black peppercorns
1 (2 inch) cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves, or more to taste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 pods green cardamom
1 pod black cardamom
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon water, or as needed
1 large potato, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
3 ½ cups water
1 green chile pepper, slit
1 cup basmati rice

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cloves, cumin seeds, green cardamom, and black cardamom; cook and stir until starting to sputter, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Stir onion into the pot; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic paste, ginger paste, and water; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add potato; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato; cook until juices start to evaporate, about 2 minutes.
Pour water into the pot; add green chile pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour in rice; cook until rice comes up to the surface of the water, 5 to 10 minutes. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

FRAGRANT BEEF CURRY WITH RICE

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"An Indian friend of my mother's gave her this recipe for beef curry back in 1936," writes Bill Goodhue of Chino, California. "The recipe has been passed on to me, so I can still enjoy the sweet-spicy flavors of this stew more than 60 years later."

Categories Beef Garlic Onion Rice Tomato Stew Curry Fall Cinnamon Clove Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, sliced
6 whole cloves
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 large tomatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons Major Grey chutney
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Working in batches, add beef to pot and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until tender and brown, about 7 minutes. Return beef to pot. Add cloves, garlic, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf and dried red pepper to pot; stir 1 minute. Stir in milk, tomatoes, chutney, lemon juice, ginger, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beef is tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.
Uncover; increase heat to medium. Boil stew until juices are slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve over rice.

Tips:

Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the rice. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from sticking.
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove the starch and help the rice to cook evenly.
Use a flavorful broth or stock to cook the rice. This will add extra flavor to the dish.
Add aromatics, such as garlic, onion, and ginger, to the pot before cooking the rice. This will help to infuse the rice with flavor.
Let the rice rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb all of the flavors and become fluffy.

Conclusion:

Spicy rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a spicy rice recipe that everyone will enjoy.