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    Curry Rice

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    This curry rice is an incredibly easy and quick side dish to pair with your favorite chicken, pork, beef, or seafood main course! Long-grain white rice is cooked with sauteed onion, minced garlic, and seasoning to make a fluffy and flavorful rice dish the whole family will love! The best part is it's ready to serve and enjoy in 20 minutes!

    Easy Curry Rice Recipe

    Curry rice is a comforting dish that can be whipped up with a handful of pantry staples at a moment's notice! It's a great side to pair with just about anything, or you could make it into a main dish by adding veggies and protein!

    Plus, it has just the right amount of spiciness and bold flavors, so no more boring or plain white rice! Trust me, once you make it, you'll quickly want to add it to your go-to list of easy side dishes!

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    This tasty curry rice is a flavor upgrade to your standard white rice!
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    • Easy Curry Rice Recipe
    • 🥘 Curry Rice Ingredients
    • 🔪 How To Make Curry Rice
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🥡 Storing & Reheating
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 🍛 More Tasty Rice Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🥘 Curry Rice Ingredients

    All you need is a handful of basic ingredients to make a delicious rice dish everyone will love! Although it's entirely optional and up to your preferences, I highly recommend using a teaspoon of garam masala for an added depth of flavor!

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    • Butter - 2 tablespoons of butter, or you can use a butter substitute.
    • Onion - ½ cup of white or yellow onion, finely diced.
    • Garlic - ½ tablespoon of minced garlic.
    • White Rice - 2 cups of uncooked long-grain white rice. I like to use Jasmine or Basmati rice.
    • Yellow Curry Powder - 3 tablespoons of yellow curry powder. Try my recipe out, or use your favorite yellow curry powder.
    • Garam Masala (optional) - 1 teaspoon of garam masala.
    • Salt - ¼ teaspoon of salt, to taste.
    • Water - 3 ½ cups of water. Use 3 ½ - 4 cups, or you can use chicken broth for more flavor.

    *Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

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    🔪 How To Make Curry Rice

    Follow these straightforward instructions for a flavorful rice dish that tastes as delicious as it looks! To begin, take out a fine mesh sieve, a skillet, and a rubber spatula.

    This recipe will make around 6 servings, so there is plenty for a family dinner!

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    Process image 2 showing added rinsed rice.
    Process image 3 showing added curry seasoning.
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    1. Wash rice. Place your rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Then set the rice aside for later use.
    2. Saute. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add ½ cup onion and ½ tablespoon of minced garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
    3. Add ingredients. Add 2 cups of long-grain white rice and the seasonings (3 tablespoons of curry powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala if using). Stir to combine.
    4. Simmer. Pour in 3 ½ cups water or broth and increase the heat to bring it to a boil. Once the rice is boiling, reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
    5. Serve. Once all the water is absorbed, use a fork to fluff the rice and serve immediately.

    This curry rice is an excellent side dish to make when you want to add a little heat to your plate. Also, it can be used to make an amazing stir fry when tossed with chicken, beef, or shrimp! Or try it with my crock pot butter chicken; enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • Although rinsing the rice is completely optional, it will produce the fluffiest rice and the best results.
    • Feel free to use your favorite long-grain white rice like Jasmine or Basmati.
    • If you have chicken broth on hand, you can use that instead of the water for added flavor. 
    • If you prefer your rice to be less spicy, you can adjust the amount of curry powder. Start with a small amount and taste as you go to find the right level of spiciness for you.
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    🥡 Storing & Reheating

    Allow the rice to cool completely, then place it in a shallow airtight container or resealable bag. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

    Freezing Curry Rice

    Transfer your cooled rice to a heavy-duty plastic bag and squeeze the excess air out before sealing. Thaw in the fridge overnight and enjoy within 3 months.

    Reheating Curry Rice

    Reheat the rice in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second increments or on the stovetop in a saucepan over medium-low heat until fully heated.

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    ❓ FAQ

    How Can I Adjust The Spiceness Of This Curry Rice?

    To adjust the spiciness level, you can add more or less curry powder, add red pepper flakes, or use a curry paste. Note that if you use a curry paste, it is more concentrated and more potent than curry powder, so use a smaller amount. You could also add some yogurt or coconut milk to help cool down the spice level.

    What Can I Serve With Curry Rice?

    Curry rice is a versatile dish that pairs well with a lot of different dishes! Try serving it with Naan bread or any other flatbread, a broccolini salad, a roasted vegetable medley, roasted sweet potatoes, or a fried egg!

    Can I Add Vegetables Or Protein To My Curry Rice?

    Absolutely! Feel free to add vegetables like carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, peas, or bell peppers. Chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, or tofu are great options for protein! You can also add in cashews, lentils, or beans if you'd like!

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    🍛 More Tasty Rice Recipes

    • Rice Pilaf - An easy and tasty rice recipe with orzo pasta, long-grain white rice, garlic, onion, and a little salt!
    • Instant Pot Long Grain White Rice - A simple rice side dish that is wonderfully suited to serving with practically any meal!
    • Turmeric Rice - A delicious Indian-inspired rice recipe that's packed with flavor from turmeric and aromatic seasonings!
    • Tomatoes & Rice - This Southern side dish is full of sweet tomatoes and salty bacon grease!
    • Dirty Rice - This easy rice dish features hearty meat, tons of Cajun flavor, and aromatic seasonings!
    • Vermicelli Rice - An easy-to-make side dish that pairs well with a large variety of main course dinners!

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    Curry Rice

    This curry rice is an incredibly easy and quick side dish to pair with your favorite chicken, pork, beef, or seafood main course! Long-grain white rice is cooked with sauteed onion, minced garlic, and seasoning to make a fluffy and flavorful rice dish the whole family will love! The best part is it's ready to serve and enjoy in 20 minutes!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 266kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • ½ cup onion (white or yellow onion, finely diced)
    • ½ tablespoon garlic (minced)
    • 2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
    • 3 tablespoon yellow curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
    • 3½ cups water (use 3½-4 cups, or you can use chicken broth for more flavor)

    Instructions

    • Place your rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Then set the rice aside for later use.
    • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion and minced garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
      2 tablespoon butter, ½ cup onion, ½ tablespoon garlic
    • Add the long-grain white rice and the seasonings (curry powder, salt, and garam masala if using). Stir to combine.
      2 cups long grain white rice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, ¼ teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoon yellow curry powder
    • Pour in the water or broth and increase the heat to bring it to a boil. Once the rice is boiling, reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
      3½ cups water
    • Once all the water is absorbed, use a fork to fluff the rice and serve immediately.

    Equipment You May Need

    Fine Mesh Sieve
    Skillet
    rubber spatula

    Notes

    • Although rinsing the rice is completely optional, it will produce the fluffiest rice and the best results.
    • Feel free to use your favorite long-grain white rice like Jasmine or Basmati.
    • If you have chicken broth on hand, you can use that instead of the water for added flavor. 
    • If you prefer your rice to be less spicy, you can adjust the amount of curry powder. Start with a small amount and taste as you go to find the right level of spiciness for you.
    • To store: Allow the rice to cool completely, then place it in a shallow airtight container or resealable bag. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
    • To freeze: Transfer your cooled rice to a heavy-duty plastic bag and squeeze the excess air out before sealing. Thaw in the fridge overnight and enjoy within 3 months.
    • To reheat: Reheat the rice in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second increments or on the stovetop in a saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 51g (17%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg (3%) | Sodium: 138mg (6%) | Potassium: 94mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 117IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 27mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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