How to make Curry rice

curry powder

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: curry paste

Turmeric offers health benefits while curry paste is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a healthy protein alternative, while pork is a less expensive meat option.

green bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories, and frozen mixed vegetables are often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while bulgur wheat is usually less expensive.

Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrot and potato, cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

Add diced green bell pepper and continue cooking for another 3 minutes.

Sprinkle curry powder over the vegetables, stirring well to coat, and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.

Pour in water and soy sauce, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low.

Add protein of choice (chicken or beef) and cook until fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as needed.

Stir in peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.

Serve the curry mixture over the cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

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