Melt margarine in a frying pan over medium heat.

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the melted margarine.

Cook the onion and garlic until they are tender, about 4 minutes.

Add the dry, uncooked rice to the pan.

Cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the rice is well coated with the margarine.

In a separate bowl, mix the curry powder with 1 cup of cold water until well combined.

Add the curry powder and water mixture to the rice in the pan.

Transfer the rice mixture to a baking dish.

Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 25 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.