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Curry Leaves Rice
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Curry Leaves Rice

Quick & Tasty Lunch Box Recipe

Aromatic South Indian-style rice dish featuring fragrant curry leaves and spices, perfect for lunch boxes and quick meals.

16Min
4Servings
285Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlySpicy 2/5vegetarianvegangluten_free
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Equipment

knife
cutting board
frying pan
stove
spatula
serving plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

cooked rice (cooked, cooled)

500 g

curry leaves (fresh)

20 pcs

onion (finely chopped)

1 pcs

garlic (minced)

4 pcs

green chili (chopped)

2 pcs

mustard seeds

1 tsp

cumin seeds

1 tsp

chana dal

1 tsp

urad dal

1 tsp

peanuts (roasted)

2 tbsp

turmeric powder

0.5 tsp

salt

1 tsp

oil

2 tbsp

Instructions

1

Prepare ingredients

Chop onion, mince garlic, chop green chilies, and measure all spices.

5 min
Have all ingredients ready before starting as this dish cooks quickly
2

Temper spices

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, and urad dal. Fry until dals turn golden.

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min
Mustard seeds will start popping - this is normal
3

Add aromatics

Add chopped onion, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté until onions become translucent.

4 minMedium heattimer 4 min
Stir frequently to prevent burning
4

Add curry leaves

Add fresh curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds until they become crisp.

0.5 minMedium-high heattimer 0.5 min
Curry leaves will release their aromatic oils when fried
5

Add spices and rice

Add turmeric, salt, and cooked rice. Mix gently to combine all flavors.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Use leftover rice for better texture - fresh rice can become mushy
6

Finish and serve

Add roasted peanuts, mix gently, and serve hot as a quick lunch box meal.

1 min
Serve immediately for best flavor

Original recipe

WebsiteCurry Leaves Rice RecipeYouTubeRecipe by Vismai Food

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or pan on medium heat

Best consumed fresh but can be stored in airtight container

Notes

• Perfect for lunch boxes

• Can be made ahead and reheated

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