Best 6 Curried Rice Pilaf Recipes

CURRIED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 smashed garlic cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, a strip of lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder and a pinch of turmeric in a saucepan with butter and olive oil until lightly browned. Add 1 cup basmati rice and stir until toasted. Add 1 1/3 cups water, season with salt and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 15 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and add a splash of lemon juice and some cilantro and cashews.

CURRIED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute 1/4 cup onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in rice and curry powder. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned., In a saucepan, heat broth and salt. Pour over rice mixture; stir. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in raisins, almonds and remaining onions.

CURRIED RICE PILAF WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Cook onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in butter in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, 6 to 9 minutes. Add curry and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute, then add water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low, then cook 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Gently toss with cashews and cilantro.

CURRIED RICE, BEANS AND VEGETABLE PILAF

Steps:

• Place chutney in blender. Add broth gradually and puree. Set aside.
• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper and garlic and sauté 3 minutes. Add rice and curry powder and stir 1 minute. Add beans, potato, greens and currants and stir to blend. Add broth mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice and vegetables are tender and liquids are absorbed, about 25 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand covered 10 minutes.
• Mound pilaf in large bowl. Serve, passing yogurt separately, if desired.

CURRIED RICE, BACON, AND CABBAGE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Add 4 tablespoons butter to drippings in skillet; melt. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Add rice, curry powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir 1 minute. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Stir, cover, and simmer until broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add cabbage; sauté 3 minutes. Mix in tomatoes and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Stir rice mixture into cabbage.

SPICY GOAT CURRIED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine goat meat, red wine vinegar, and salt in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; cook until goat is tender, about 1 hour. Drain, reserving stock. Rub sage leaves over goat.
• Place basmati rice in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Let soak, about 30 minutes. Drain.
• Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until onion is browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in garam masala, basil, coriander, and ground rosemary; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir goat and chile peppers into the pot; cook and stir flavors combine, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle rosemary leaves and lemongrass over goat. Continue cooking until browned, about 10 minutes.
• Melt ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Add curry powder and fenugreek; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add drained basmati rice; stir until evenly coated with ghee, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour rice mixture over goat in the pot; do not stir. Pour in 6 cups reserved stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is fluffy and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 20 minutes before uncovering.