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Curried Rice Salad Recipe With Raisins

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Description

This curried rice salad recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of fluffy rice, crunchy vegetables, and sweet raisins is perfectly balanced with a spicy curry dressing. This salad is vegetarian, gluten-free, and can be made vegan by omitting the yogurt.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this curried rice salad recipe is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

Cook time for this recipe is approximately 25 minutes.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need:
  • 1 cup of basmati rice
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1/2 cup of raisins
  • 1/2 cup of chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup of chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup of chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup of plain yogurt (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Equipment

For this recipe, you will need:
  • A medium-sized saucepan with a lid
  • A large mixing bowl
  • A whisk
  • A large spoon or spatula
  • A cutting board and knife

Method

  1. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer and add it to a medium-sized saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and tender.
  2. While the rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables by chopping the red onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Also, chop the fresh parsley and cilantro.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add the cooked rice, chopped vegetables, and raisins to the mixing bowl with the curry dressing. Toss well to combine.
  5. If desired, stir in the plain yogurt to the salad to add creaminess.
  6. Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

This curried rice salad recipe can be customized to your liking. Feel free to add or omit any vegetables or spices based on your preferences. You can also substitute the raisins with dried cranberries, apricots, or other dried fruits.

Nutrition Info

This curried rice salad recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 209
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 394mg

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can cook the rice in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Also, if you prefer a spicier salad, you can add more curry powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper. Finally, this salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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