Vegetable Curry with Rice
Creamy vegetable curry with coconut milk over basmati rice. 520 calories, 14g protein.
Vegetable Curry with Rice has 520 calories per serving, with 14g protein, 72g carbs, 18g fat, and 8g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 25 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
520
Calories
14g
Protein
28% DV
72g
Carbs
26% DV
18g
Fat
23% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
🫘 8g fiber per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$4.50
Vegetable Curry with Rice
A fragrant Indian-style vegetable curry simmered in coconut milk with chickpeas and warm spices, served over fluffy basmati rice. 520 calories with 14g of protein and 8g of fiber per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (light)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (cauliflower, peas, carrots)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear, then cook it in 1 1/2 cups of water with a pinch of salt until fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and saute the onion for 4 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the curry powder, cumin, and turmeric and toast the spices for 30 seconds.
- Mix in the diced tomato and cook until it breaks down into a sauce, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer, then add the mixed vegetables and chickpeas.
- Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens.
- Spoon the rice into a bowl, ladle the curry over it, and finish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 14g |
| Carbs | 72g |
| Fat | 18g |
| Fiber | 8g |
Tips
- Bloom the spices in hot oil before adding liquid - it deepens the curry flavor dramatically.
- This curry thickens as it sits, so add a splash of water when reheating leftovers.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer
Freezer-friendly — store up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
skillet
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