Best 12 Simple Curried Rice Recipes

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Simple curried rice is a delightful dish that combines fragrant spices with the comforting flavors of rice. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this dish offers a perfect balance of flavor and ease of preparation. With just a few pantry staples and some basic cooking techniques, you can whip up a delicious and satisfying meal that will please the entire family. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of making simple curried rice, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect outcome every time.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CURRIED RICE



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An easy Curried Rice recipe

Categories     Rice     Side     Steam     Vegetarian     Curry     Spring     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons curry powder
2 cups long-grain white rice
3 1/4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add curry powder and rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add water and salt and boil, uncovered, without stirring, until surface of rice is covered with steam holes and grains on top appear dry, about 8 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to as low as possible, then cover pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook 15 minutes more.
  • Remove pan from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

CURRY RICE



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This is a stable at our house and the rice compliments a wide range of meat and chicken recipes. The curry mellows and the rice is not spicy at all.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Rice

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons onions, finely choped
1 -2 teaspoon curry
1 teaspoon oil
1 cup parboiled rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat small sauce pan and add oil over medium/hot heat. Cook onions until soft; add curry and and rice and saute for 1-2 minute.
  • Add salt and broth and let come to a boil over high heat, as soon as it boils turn heat all the way down and cover for approx 20 min, until done. Keep the lid on and try to avoid to peek too many times.
  • remove from heat and let sit of 5-10 minute.

CURRIED RICE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup converted rice
2 tablespoons black or golden raisins
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onions and garlic. Cook and stir until wilted. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring. Cover tightly and simmer for 17 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Mix well and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 395 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED BROWN RICE



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A subtle variation on Lee Bremson's Curried Rice Pilaf recipe (which is very good!).

Provided by Jeff Cummings

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
½ cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup brown basmati rice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, curry powder, garam masala, and cumin seeds. Continue to cook and stir until rice is toasted, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Pour broth into rice mixture and season with salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 476.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SIMPLE CURRIED RICE



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Make and share this Simple Curried Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Rice

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked instant rice
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon instant minced onion or 3 tablespoons minced onions
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic or 1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Cook rice as directed on package and stir in remaining ingredients with the water.
  • Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

CURRIED RICE



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I've been cooking this simple rice dish for more than 40 years. The pleasant curry flavor is especially nice with roasted chicken, turkey or duck, making it the perfect addition to a holiday spread.-Bess Placha, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, thyme and sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute rice and onion in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY CURRY RICE



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Simple and nice rice dish.

Provided by nickval2010

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups uncooked white rice, rinsed
3 cups water
3 tablespoons mild curry powder

Steps:

  • Stir the rice, water, and curry powder together in a rice cooker; cook for 1 full cycle or until all the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 9.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CURRIED RICE SALAD



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This rice salad has it all in the flavor and texture department. I love the nuttiness of the rice blend paired with the peppery arugula, tart apricots and sweet curry vinaigrette.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wild and long-grain rice blend
2 cups vegetable stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon honey
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, vegetable stock and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Stir in the apricots and shallot during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Spread the rice in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together the vinegar, curry powder, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until combined.
  • Transfer the cooled rice to a serving bowl. Add the desired amount of the vinaigrette, then the arugula, pine nuts and mint, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

CURRIED RICE & EGG SALAD



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Enjoy this lightly spiced rice and egg salad as a side dish at a summer barbecue or picnic. Top with toasted almonds, grated carrots and sliced cucumbers

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Side dish

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
1 onion , chopped
2 tbsp mild curry paste (we used korma paste)
1 tsp ground turmeric
300g basmati rice
50g raisins
1 chicken or vegetable stock cube
3 eggs
small bunch of coriander , leaves picked
30g flaked almonds , toasted
2 carrots , grated or finely shredded
½ cucumber , sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 8-10 mins until soft and just turning golden. Boil the kettle. Stir the curry paste, ground turmeric, rice and raisins into the onions. Crumble over the stock cube and pour over enough boiled water from the kettle to cover the rice by ½cm (about 1 litre). Season with some salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover the pan, reduce the heat to its lowest setting and cook for 2 mins more. Without taking off the lid, remove from the heat and leave to steam for 15 mins. This will give you perfect, fluffy rice.
  • Meanwhile, bring another pan of water to the boil and cook the eggs for 7 mins. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to stop them cooking and once cool, drain and halve.
  • Tip the rice into a container and chill for at least 1 hr, or up to two days. When you're ready to serve, scatter over the coriander and almonds, and top with the grated carrot, cucumber slices and eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

CURRIED RICE MIX



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Giving containers filled with homemade goodies is my merry habit. This zesty rice side dish is a particular favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
4 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR RICE:
2-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Yield: 2 batches. , To prepare rice: Combine water and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add 2 cups rice mix; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CURRIED RICE



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I ate a version of this rice as an accompaniment to a few deep-fried paddles of Australian crab, sitting at the kitchen counter of Paul Carmichael's excellent Momofuku Seiobo in Sydney. It tasted of a world far away, of Mr. Carmichael's childhood in Barbados, in the Lesser Antilles, where influences of Africa, India, China and Britain combine in the food: the grains fried in butter scented with murky yellow curry powder, warm and fragrant, and flavored with fiery minced habanero and a salty punch of soy and oyster sauces. I sighed when I finished and asked for a recipe. I've been messing with it ever since. Please note: You'll end up with more curry paste than you'll need to season the rice, even if you season aggressively. Refrigerate the extra to make the dish a second time (it keeps well), or to enliven ground meat for a Caribbean-ish version of sloppy joes, even just to improve a bowl of instant ramen.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     grains and rice, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings, plus additional curry paste

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons canola or other neutral oil
5 fresh curry leaves
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus additional as needed
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce, plus additional as needed
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 to 2 habanero chiles, seeded and minced
3 cups cooked white rice, cooled
2 limes, 1 juiced and 1 quartered

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat, and add to it the black pepper and white pepper. Toast, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the curry powder, shake again and toast for 1 minute more. Scrape the toasted-curry-powder blend into a small bowl using a rubber spatula, and set aside.
  • Add the oil to the skillet, and swirl it around. When it shimmers, add the curry leaves, and fry, 1 minute. Stir in 4 tablespoons butter. When it melts, add the shallots and garlic. Lower the heat, and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots are soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Raise the heat to medium. Stir in the toasted-curry-powder blend, followed by 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce and the sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add habanero to taste, then adjust the levels of soy sauce and oyster sauce if you want to go a little saltier or sweeter. Scrape the curry paste into the small bowl.
  • To finish the dish, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet, and heat over medium-high. When the butter melts and foams, flake the rice into it, and allow it to crisp slightly, then stir a few heaping tablespoons of curry paste into the rice to season to taste. Finish with lime juice to taste, and serve with lime wedges alongside fried fish, stewed chicken, goat or lamb, or just on its own. Transfer remaining curry paste to a lidded container. Let cool, cover and refrigerate up to 1 month.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice: Basmati rice is a popular choice for curried rice because of its long, fluffy grains. However, you can use any type of rice you like, such as jasmine rice, brown rice, or wild rice.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking: Rinsing the rice removes the starch, which helps to prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
  • Use a good quality curry paste: The curry paste is what gives curried rice its flavor, so it's important to use a good quality paste. You can make your own curry paste or buy a pre-made paste from the store.
  • Add vegetables to your curried rice: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to curried rice. Some popular vegetables to add include carrots, potatoes, peas, and bell peppers.
  • Serve curried rice with your favorite protein: Curried rice is a great side dish for chicken, fish, shrimp, or tofu.

Conclusion:

Curried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and it's also a good option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With so many different variations to try, there's sure to be a curried rice recipe that everyone will love.

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