A delightful tropical twist on fried rice, combining sweet pineapple with savory ham and aromatic spices.
Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Ensure the butter doesn't burn by keeping the heat moderate.
Add the garlic and cinnamon stick to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
Stir constantly to prevent the garlic from burning.
Mix in the turmeric powder, curry powder, salt, sugar, and lemon juice.
Combine well to evenly distribute the spices.
Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
Break up any clumps of rice for even cooking.
Stir in the pineapple chunks and ham, cooking until heated through.
Ensure the pineapple and ham are evenly distributed throughout the rice.
Garnish with sliced red chili pepper and serve warm.
For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the chili pepper before slicing.