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Curried Rice (Basmati rice)
Curried Rice (Basmati rice) brings together curry powder, cumin, and cilantro. Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 17 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
- Dish type
- Rice dishes
A few quick notes
1. Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
Get to know the ingredients
Curry powder
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Rinse rice until water runs pretty clear, then drain well. (Note 4)
Cumin
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Rinse rice until water runs pretty clear, then drain well. (Note 4)
Cilantro
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Rinse rice until water runs pretty clear, then drain well. (Note 4)
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: See in post for serving ideas. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the pot and saucepan. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Rinse rice until water runs pretty clear, then drain well. (Note 4)
Which little step is worth remembering?
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
What happens at the end?
Keep this part of the method in view: See in post for serving ideas.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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