Best 10 Curry Rice Indienne With Raisins Almonds Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the vibrant flavors of Curry Rice Indienne, a delightful dish that harmoniously blends Indian and French influences. Originating from the kitchens of Pondicherry, a former French colony in India, this unique creation showcases the best of both worlds. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of spices, the subtle sweetness of raisins, and the nutty crunch of almonds, all coming together in a delectable dance of flavors.

This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that guide you through the art of crafting this exquisite dish. Each recipe offers a slightly different take on the classic Curry Rice Indienne, allowing you to explore the diverse possibilities of this culinary masterpiece. From the traditional Pondicherry-style recipe to variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques, there's something to suit every palate.

Discover the secrets of creating the perfect blend of spices, the art of achieving the ideal rice texture, and the techniques for incorporating the harmonious flavors of raisins and almonds. Learn how to balance the heat of the curry with the sweetness of the raisins, and how to achieve the perfect harmony of textures between the tender rice, crispy almonds, and plump raisins.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, this article provides the guidance and inspiration you need to create a memorable Curry Rice Indienne experience. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and insightful culinary knowledge, you'll be able to recreate this delectable dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a journey of culinary exploration with Curry Rice Indienne.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CURRIED RICE PILAF



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In this rice dish, green onions give great color, raisins bring a touch of sweetness and almonds add crunch. I think you'll agree the mild curry flavor pleases all palates. -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute 1/4 cup onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in rice and curry powder. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned., In a saucepan, heat broth and salt. Pour over rice mixture; stir. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in raisins, almonds and remaining onions.

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CURRY RICE INDIENNE WITH RAISINS & ALMONDS



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I love curried rice and the addition of raisins and almonds sounds wonderful. This recipe is taken from the "Joy of Eating" cookbook.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste)
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 cup golden raisin, plumped in orange juice
1/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup chives, minced

Steps:

  • Stir together the first 5 ingredients in a saucepan. Cover pan and simmer mixture over low heat until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, saute onion in oil until tender. Add onion and remaining ingredients (except chives) into rice and toss well. Sprinkle top with minced chives.

RICE WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS



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The rice is cooked in chicken broth instead of water to give it a good flavor. This dish would complement any meat, poultry, or fish. Delicious!

Provided by Annette

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 tablespoons raisins
1 ½ cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring, until tender. Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 382.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

ARMENIAN RICE PILAF WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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This traditional Armenian rice pilaf has been passed down through the generations of Christine Vartanian Datian's family. Peas, parsley and allspice have been added to the original for extra flavor and color.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

5-6 tablespoons butter
4-5 ounces dried vermicelli or egg noodles
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 quart fat-skimmed vegetable, chicken or turkey broth
1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped golden or black raisins
1/2 cup frozen petite peas (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Break or crush the vermicelli into 1-inch lengths. Add the pasta and rice to the butter and stir often until golden, about 5-8 minutes, being careful not to burn the vermicelli.
  • Add the broth, allspice and salt and pepper. Bring to a full boil over high heat, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender to bite, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a sauté pan over medium heat, melt remaining 1 or 2 tablespoons butter. Add the almonds and stir often until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the raisins and stir until they puff, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir peas if using, parsley and lemon juice into rice. Cover and simmer until peas are hot, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour pilaf into a serving bowl or on a platter and sprinkle with the raisin and nut mixture over the top. (Diced dried dates, figs, apricots or chopped walnuts may also be used in this topping.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 573, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 551 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED RICE WITH RAISINS, APRICOTS AND ALMONDS



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This rice dish is a wonderful combination of sweet and spicy.If you like a mild curry flavour use less curry powder.This is excellent with lamb or beef, but would go well with other meats too.

Provided by Carrie Ann

Categories     Curries

Time 48m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
7 teaspoons curry powder
2 cups long grain white rice
3 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup raisins
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
  • Add curry powder and rice and cook,stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth and salt.
  • Boil, uncovered, without stirring, until surface of rice is covered with steam holes and grains on top appear to be dry, about 8 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to as low as possible.
  • Cook,covered,about 10-15 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in raisins, apricots and almonds and serve.

RICE INDIENNE



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Rice is such a versatile dish...you can change it up to make it suit any meal or cuisine. This was takes on an Indian flavor with curry and chutney.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Tbsp butter
1 c long grain rice, uncooked
2 tsp curry powder
2 c chicken broth
2/3 c golden raisins
1/3 c celery, chopped
1/3 c green onions, chopped
1/3 c green pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp butter, melted
2 Tbsp chutney
2 Tbsp pimento, diced
2 Tbsp blanched almonds, chopped
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Add rice and curry powder; cook over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 13-15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • 2. Saute raisins, celery, green onions, and green pepper in 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small skillet until vegetables are tender. Add chutney and remaining ingredients; stir well.
  • 3. Transfer rice to a serving dish; top with raisin mixture.

RICE WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup converted rice
2 tablespoons white or black raisins
1/3 cup blanched slivered almonds
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the onion, stir and cook until wilted. Add the rice, raisins, almonds, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Stir and blend well.
  • Add the broth, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 17 minutes or until tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in the butter and coriander and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 327, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RICE PILAF WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS



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Pilafs may be served at everyday meals but are grand enough for entertaining as well. If you like, you could add a generous pinch of saffron threads to the rice just before you cover it and let it simmer. You could also use chicken stock instead of the 22 cup water.

Provided by Madhur Jaffrey

Categories     Raisin     Almond     Potluck

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil or ghee
One 2-inch cinnamon stick
1/2 medium onion, sliced into fine half Rings
2 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a bowl. Wash in several changes of water. Drain. Let the rice soak in water that covers it generously for 30 minutes. Drain through a sieve and leave in the sieve suspended over a bowl to drip. Pour the oil into a heavy, medium pan (that has a tight-fitting lid) and set over medium-high heat. When hot, put in the cinnamon. Let it sizzle for 10 seconds. Put in the onions. Stir and fry the onions until they start to brown. Add the almonds. Stir until they are golden. Add the raisins. Stir until they are plump, just a few seconds. Add the drained rice and salt. Stir very gently to mix. Add 2 2/3 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover tightly, turn heat to very, very low, and simmer gently for 25 minutes.

SOUTH AFRICAN CURRIED LAMB CASSEROLE WITH RAISINS & ALMONDS



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In South Africa, curried ground lamb, bread soaked in milk, almonds, raisins and bay leaves fashioned into a kind of flat meat loaf is described by some as a collision of Dutch and Malayan pantries. Next time you crave meat loaf, try this version. From "Home Cooking Around the World." Very good served with shredded carrot salad.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs very lean ground lamb
2 slices white bread
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 yellow onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 cup dark seedless raisins
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon mango chutney, large pieces chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
6 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In large skillet, saute the ground lamb, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the skillet, until lamb is no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes per batch.
  • As it browns, remove lamb to a colander to drain excess water and fat.
  • In a small bowl, soak the bread in 1/4 cup milk for 20 minutes, turning it over occasionally.
  • Squeeze excess milk out of bread and then tear it into pieces.
  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Lightly butter a 13-by-9-by-2-inch glass baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter.
  • Add the onions and saute until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and curry powder and saute 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the lamb, onion mixture, raisins, almonds, lemon juice, chutney, salt, pepper and 1 egg, slightly beaten, until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Spoon into prepared baking dish.
  • Tuck the bay leaves into lamb mixture.
  • Bake at 375ºF.
  • for 30 minutes.
  • In a glass measuring cup, stir together the remaining egg and remaining 3/4 cup milk.
  • Pour over lamb mixture.
  • Bake until egg mixture is set, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625, Fat 46.2, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 193.9, Sodium 374.6, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.4, Protein 30.9

INDIAN-STYLE RICE WITH CASHEWS, RAISINS AND TURMERIC



Indian-Style Rice with Cashews, Raisins and Turmeric image

A colorful, fragrant Indian-style rice. If desired, for presentation purposes, the rice can pressed into a lightly-oiled bowl, inverted and unmolded on to a decorative serving plate, and then garnished with fresh cilantro and slices of lime and tomato.

Provided by MICHELLE0011

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups basmati rice
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 ¼ (14 ounce) cans chicken stock
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 bay leaf
½ cup raisins
¾ cup cashew halves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in rice, and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk, chicken stock, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, turmeric, bay leaf, raisins, and cashew halves. Bring to a boil, then cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 791.7 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

Tips:

  • For best results, use high-quality basmati rice. It has a long, slender grain that cooks up light and fluffy.
  • If you don't have any curry powder, you can make your own by combining ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, and garam masala.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder to taste. If you like things spicy, you can add more. If you prefer a milder curry, use less.
  • Don't overcook the rice. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Garnish your curry rice with fresh cilantro, mint, or parsley before serving for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This curry rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice. The combination of fragrant spices, tender vegetables, and fluffy rice is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give this curry rice recipe a try.

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