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Curry Fried Rice – 1 Pot 20 Mins

Name: Curry Fried Rice – 1 Pot 20 Mins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked cooled rice (, Or 3/4 cup uncooked rice, see notes for cooking instructions.); 2 tsp oil; 1/2 medium onion (chopped); 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper (chopped); 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tsp minced ginger (optional); 1/2 green pepper (chopped); 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped); 1 zucchini (chopped); 1/2 cup carrots (sliced); 1/3 cup or more peas; 1 tbsp or more curry powder (or 1 tsp turmeric + 1 tsp coriander powder+ 1 tsp garam masala, or use berbere or jamaican curry blend); 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste); lime or lemon juice to taste

This Curry Fried Rice is packed full of flavor. Easy to make and gluten free. Use other cooked grains, spice…

Ready 20 minutes
Serves 3 servings
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes

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Curry fried rice in a white bowl on a work surface

Versions of this Curry fried rice are often light dinners on the weekend. Use up any leftover cooked rice or grains, any leftover veggies in the fridge. Spice up the veggies, add the rice and toss well. Garnish and done. Add some baked tofu or chickpeas for a hearty meal, or serve as a side with curries and stir fries.

This golden fried rice is Easy, Delicious, versatile and quick. Use spice blends such as curry powder, garam masala, jamaican curry blend, cajun, berbere and baharat (all of these can be found in my Everyday Kitchen book).

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Look at that gorgeous golden hue! Serve this Easy fried rice with Chana Saag, Lentil Curry Butter Tofu or Sticky Sesame Tofu Veggie stir fry!
Curry fried rice in a frying pan on a marble work surface

Recipe

Curry Fried Rice -1 Pot 20 Mins

This Curry Fried Rice is packed full of flavor. 1 Pot 20 Mins. Easy to make and gluten free. Use other cooked grains, spice blends for variation. A perfect side or a light meal. Vegan Glutenfree Nutfree Soyfree Recipe

Serves 3 servings
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked cooled rice (, Or 3/4 cup uncooked rice, see notes for cooking instructions.)
2 tsp oil
1/2 medium onion (chopped)
1 serrano or jalapeno pepper (chopped)
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp minced ginger (optional)
1/2 green pepper (chopped)
1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 zucchini (chopped)
1/2 cup carrots (sliced)
1/3 cup or more peas
1 tbsp or more curry powder (or 1 tsp turmeric + 1 tsp coriander powder+ 1 tsp garam masala, or use berbere or jamaican curry blend)
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
lime or lemon juice to taste

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, serrano pepper and a dash of salt. Cook until translucent. 2 mins. Add the ginger, garlic and mix well.Cook for a minute.
2
Add the peppers, zuzzhini and carrots and a dash of salt. Cook for 2 minutes. Then mix, cover and cook for another 2 mins or until al dente. Add the peas and curry powder or other spices and mix in. (At this point you can also add in yellow or red curry paste for variation and cook for a minute. You can also add in some chickpeas or baked/crisped tofu at this point to make it into a meal.)
3
Add the rice and salt and toss well. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Add more spices as needed. Add a dash of cayenne and some lime/lemon juice and mix in. (Variation: add in some roasted nuts and mix in)
4
Cover and cook for 2 mins. Then let sit covered for another 2-3 mins for the flavors to develop.
5
Garnish with cilantro and lemon juice. Serve with chutneys or dips or as a side with curries or stir fries.

Notes

Cook the rice: Rinse 3/4 cup long grain rice really well. Then soak for 20 mins. Drain and add to a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 18 to 19 mins. Let it sit covered for another 5 mins, then fluff well. Cool completely and refrigerate or use. (this cooking time is for long grain white rice). Nutritional values are based on one serving