Easy Curry Rice is not only a delicious side dish but it can be the centerpiece for ethnic side dishes with a Middle Eastern or Asian flare.
Do you want an easy side dish or a main dish? A main dish that can be the centerpiece of ethnic side dishes from the Mid-East or Asia? Then stay right here because Easy Curry Rice is for you.
The curry spice adds a nice flavor and changes up the rice enough to make it taste very different. A versatile recipe and I think you will keep in you recipe box.
Easy Curry Rice
Easy Curry Rice is not only a delicious side dish but it can be the centerpiece for ethnic side dishes with a Middle Eastern or Asian flare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 201kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice and 2 cups water
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup onion white, chopped
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup peas - fresh or frozen
- 2 fresh green onions cut, for sprinkling over the top when serving - I also use fresh marjoram when it is in my garden
Instructions
- Cook the rice in a Rice Cooker. This makes it all really really easy.
- While the rice is cooking - in a large skillet - saute the chopped white onion and green bell pepper in one tablespoon water until the onion is translucent. About 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder, salt and pepper.
- Stir on low for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and frozen peas to the skillet mixture and heat through.
- Serve with the chopped green onions sprinkled over the top.
Notes
IF FREEZING: Please follow any of the directions defined in my article Food Preparation for the Freezer. TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING: Take out of freezer and put in the refrigerator at least 6 to 8 hours before heating (or the day before). Heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes. Stir halfway through. Check for temperature and serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Curry Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
Sodium 678mg 28%
Potassium 195mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 6.2%
Vitamin C 40.9%
Calcium 2.9%
Iron 5.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Siena says
Such a pretty color. It was a nice surprise on our dinner plates and everybody ate it all up. Nice change for a side and thanks!
Ginny McMeans says
Everything would remain the same Ainoa! That should taste good too.
Ainoa says
Ok! 🙂 And what if I use long brown rice instead of the white one? Would the recipe ingredients’ measures change?
Ginny McMeans says
Yes Ainoa! Thank you!