Spiced Curry Coconut Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 cups Minute Rice® Instant Jasmine Rice
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped toasted cashews
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

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    Step 1
    Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, ginger and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes, or until starting to soften.

    Step 2

    Stir in turmeric, salt, pepper and curry powder. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant.

    Step 3
    Stir in coconut milk and water and bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for about 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

    Step 4

    Fluff rice with a fork. Sprinkle with cashews and cilantro.

Curry Flavour 101

Curry flavour is often found in many dishes in Indian and South Asian countries. However, it has recently become popular worldwide. The taste is a unique and delicious combination of spices that can bring out the flavours of many dishes. The most common ingredients that make up the popular curry blend are turmeric, cumin, coriander, cardamom, ginger, fenugreek, and chilli.

Some popular dishes used in curry consist of curries, stews, soups, and rice dishes. Curry is also a popular go-to spice if you want a fun way to amp up the flavour of your veggies, meat or fish. The flavour of curry can also be used in marinades and sauces to add a unique and exotic touch to a meal.

Quick Curried Rice 

In just 20 minutes, you can have this flavourful curried rice ready to go! Our Minute Rice® Instant Jasmine Rice cooks in just 10 minutes, saving you time and effort.

Along with its fast cooking time, Our Minute Rice® Instant Jasmine Rice is vegetarian, meaning anyone can enjoy it. However, you can pair it with grilled protein or an Indian marinade if you aren’t following a vegetarian diet.

Serve this Spiced Curry Coconut Rice as a delicious side dish at your next summer BBQ or international dinner.

Easy Substitutions

If you don’t have any cashews in the pantry, try using toasted almonds or roasted pumpkin seeds instead. Alternatively, you can try topping it with raisins or apricots for added sweetness.

 

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