Curried Brown Rice Recipe

This Curried Brown Rice is an easy-to-make side dish that can be served along with any of your favorite meat, poultry, or vegetarian dishes. Packed with sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors, this brown rice recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 medium yellow (red or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped)
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 1 1/2 cups Brown Basmati Rice (thoroughly rinsed)
• 3 cups vegetable stock or water
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds (unsalted)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or lime juce, add more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or cilantro, chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a medium size saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2Add onion, pepper, and curry powder and saute, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
3. 3Add the garlic and saute for one more minute.
4. 4Stir in the basmati rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 5-6 minutes.
5. 5Pour the vegetable stock in, put the lid on, and bring to a boil. As soon as it is boiled, turn the heat down to low, and let it simmer for 45-55 minutes* or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
6. 6Meanwhile, place the raisin in a ramekin and pour some hot boiling water over it. Let it plump up while the rice is cooking.
7. 7When ready to serve, fluff the rice with a fork. Drain the raisins and stir them in, along with the sunflower seeds.
8. 8Drizzle it with the lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add more if necessary.
9. 9Sprinkle it with fresh parsley and serve.