Curried Rice Pilaf Food

CURRIED BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup brown rice in a pot of salted boiling water for 30 minutes; drain. Melt 1/2 stick butter in the same pot. Add 1/2 cup finely broken thin spaghetti, some chopped almonds and raisins, curry powder, salt and pepper; cook 3 minutes. Stir in the rice and sliced scallions.

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

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.

CURRY RICE PILAF

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.

CURRIED RICE, BACON AND CABBAGE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium high heat until crisp. Drain on 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.

CURRIED RICE PILAF WITH LAMB

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
• In a large skillet, brown chops in butter.
• Remove chops; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add rice to pan drippings; cook, stirring constantly, until grains turn golden brown.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; pour into prepared dish.
• Arrange chops on top.
• Bake covered at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until rice and chops are tender and liquid is absorbed.

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 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 WILD RICE PILAF

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.

INDIAN RICE PILAF

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.

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.

BAKED RICE PILAF

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.