Best 10 Curry Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Curry rice pilaf is an incredibly flavor-packed and comforting dish that combines the aromatic spices of curry with the fluffy texture of rice pilaf. This fusion of flavors and textures makes it a popular choice for a quick and easy meal. It's a versatile dish that can be customized with a variety of vegetables, proteins, and spices to suit your taste preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURRIED RICE PILAF



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In this rice dish, green onions give great color, raisins bring a touch of sweetness and almonds add crunch. I think you'll agree the mild curry flavor pleases all palates. -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted

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.

Nutrition Facts :

CURRY RICE PILAF



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Salted cashews add a nice crunch to this simple rice dish flavored with curry and turmeric.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve jasmine rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup salted whole cashews
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the cashews, onions and seasonings; cook and stir until onions are tender, 2-3 minutes. Add rice; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CURRIED RICE PILAF



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

PILAF FOR A CURRY BANQUET



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves
3 cardamom pods, bruised
1 cinnamon stick, broken into 3
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds, optional
2 1/2 cups basmati rice
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, for garnish
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Special equipment: deep saucepan, 9 1/2-inch diameter, with lid

Steps:

  • Cook the onion in the oil, in a deep saucepan with the cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, and nigella seeds, if using, until the onion is slightly browned and soft. Keep the heat medium to low and stir frequently; this should take about 10 minutes.
  • Add the rice and move it about in the oily spiced onion until it is slicked and glossy, then pour in the stock and bring the pan to the boil. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over the lowest heat possible for 20 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, take the lid off, cover with a tea towel and clamp the lid back on the saucepan. You can leave the rice to rest like this for at least 10 minutes, and up to about 1 hour. Fork the rice through when you are ready to serve it, scattering the toasted sliced almonds and cilantro on top.

INDIAN RICE PILAF



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A delicious rice dish. Guaranteed to appease the masses and make 'em say, MMMMMMMMM Give me more!!!

Provided by TIBM

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup water
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup long grain rice
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon paprika
2 pinches ground cloves
1 small onion, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water and chicken broth to a boil.
  • Combine rice, curry powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, paprika, and cloves in a bowl; stir to mix. Add spiced rice and onion to the boiling broth. Cover and cook until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 440.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CURRIED RICE PILAF



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"In this rice dish, green onions give great color, raisins bring a touch of sweetness and almonds add crunch. I think you'll agree the mild curry flavor pleases all palates. --Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri." Courtesy of Taste of Home Magazine

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped green onion, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.5, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 1011.3, Carbohydrate 75.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 12.5, Protein 13.5

CURRIED RICE, BEANS AND VEGETABLE PILAF



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Categories     Blender     Bean     Herb     Rice     Vegetable     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Currant     Sweet Potato/Yam     Collard Greens     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup Major Grey's mango chutney
2 1/2 cups canned unsalted chicken broth or water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 15-ounce can low-salt kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 small orange-fleshed sweet potato (yam), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped collard greens, thawed, squeezed dry
1/2 cup dried currants
Plain nonfat yogurt (optional)

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.

BAKED RICE PILAF



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A bit of curry and lots of veggies make this a great prep-ahead side dish. Add chopped rotisserie chicken for a one-dish meal.

Provided by jules

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 stalks celery, chopped
½ large sweet onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
4 green onions, chopped
½ cup golden raisins
2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
12 saffron threads, or to taste
4 dashes cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook celery, sweet onion, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine rice, green onions, raisins, curry powder, salt, saffron, and cayenne pepper in a 9x13-inch baking pan; stir well. Stir in the celery mixture and chicken stock. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 590.9 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

CURRIED RICE PILAF WITH CASHEWS



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Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained well
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped salted roasted cashews
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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 WILD RICE PILAF



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Wild rice and aromatic vegetables, flavored with curry. There's a bit of prep but it bakes in the oven while you prepare the rest of your meal. Nice with salmon or chicken breasts.

Provided by Monstr

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup wild rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 medium red bell peppers or 1/2 medium orange bell pepper, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 -2 clove garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (McCormick is nice)
1/2 cup converted rice (Uncle Ben's)
1 roma tomato, peeled and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth, plus
1/4 cup water, to equal 2 cups
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Wash the wild rice in water to remove any debris. Place in a 2 qt sauce pan and cover with water, about 4 cups. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook at a low boil for 30 minutes. Drain and reserve.
  • While wild rice is cooking chop vegetables.
  • When wild rice has cooked for 30 minutes heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet until hot.
  • Saute onion and carrot until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper and celery, saute 3 minutes or until slightly softened.
  • Add garlic, curry powder and converted rice, saute until fragrent and rice is well coated with oil.
  • Add tomato, broth/water, salt, pepper and partially cooked wild rice.
  • Bring to a boil and place in a lightly oiled/sprayed 2 qt casserole dish with cover.
  • Cover and bake at 350, stirring half way through, for 50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. The wild rice will still have a bit of chew.
  • Prep time includes parboiling the wild rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.5, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 96.1, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and quality rice.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking to remove any starch and impurities.
  • Toast the spices in oil before adding them to the rice. This will enhance their flavor and aroma.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or pan to cook the rice. This will help distribute heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
  • Bring the rice and water to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the rice is cooked through. This will ensure that the rice is tender and fluffy.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to separate the grains.

Conclusion:

Curry rice pilaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a curry rice pilaf recipe that you will love.

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