Curried Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Curried Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 4 cardamom pods; One 2-inch cinnamon stick; 5 tablespoons chopped onions; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup brown rice; 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock; Salt

Servings: persons

1
Pour the oil into a small, heavy pan and set over medium-high heat.
2
When hot, put in the cardamom and cinnamon.
3
Stir once or twice and add the onions.
4
Stir and fry until the onions turn brown at the edges.
5
Lower heat to medium and put in the turmeric, cumin, and cayenne.
6
Stir once and add the rice, stock, and 1/4 teaspoon salt if the stock is salted, 1/2 teaspoon if it is not.
7
Stir and bring to a boil.
8
Cover tightly, turn heat to very, very low, and cook for 45 minutes.
9
Take covered pan off the heat and leave for 10 minutes.

441

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil, 4 cardamom pods, One 2-inch cinnamon stick, 5 tablespoons chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Curried Brown Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Brown Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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