VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

A delicious plate of Veg Fried Rice, made in the Indo-Chinese style. Once you have your ingredients prepped, this recipe comes together in under five minutes. A vegan, nut-free and gluten-free recipe. Spicy and delicious fried rice made using alda carbon steel wok. It is so tasty and perfect to put in your kids lunch box. You can add whatever veggies you have on hand, just chop it finely and add. It can be prepared with freshly cooked rice. But it is a perfect way to use that leftover rice. Here roti, sabzi and dal-chawal is our staple food but sometimes, the heart and the taste buds yearn for something different, don't they?? So, you are always on the look out for making something interesting and here it is. Make it in your own kitchen and surprise your family and friends and enjoy. This Veg Fried Rice is a nice Chinese delicacy that stands out on the dinner table every time you make it. Here is how to make Veg Fried Rice recipe at home. 

INGREDIENTS:

 1 Cup - Basmati Rice

2 tbsp –Peanut oil

1” – Ginger, finely minced.

10 – Garlic cloves, finely minced.

2 Cups – Chopped veggies

(cabbage, carrot, beans, capsicum, spring onion)

1 tsp – Salt

1 tsp – Sugar

¼ tsp – White pepper powder

3 stalks – Spring onions.

Scallions, finely chopped

METHOD:

 STEP 1 - Wash & soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.

 STEP 2 - After 30 minutes, drain the water by putting the rice on a colander.

STEP 3 - Add 1.5 cups of water to every cup of rice used.

STEP 4 - Cook in a pressure cooker, medium flame- for exactly 2 whistles.

STEP 5 - Switch off the flame & allow it to rest for 15 minutes. Cool the rice on plate, set aside.

STEP 6 - Heat oil in a pan & add in the finely minced garlic & finely minced ginger for a couple of minutes.

STEP 7- Add a total of two cups very finely chopped veggies.

STEP 8 - Add in the salt, pepper powder & the sugar. Fry briefly for 3 -4 minutes.

STEP 9 - Add in rice & mix it very well.

STEP 10 - Then add chopped spring onions. and give a nice mix.

STEP 10 - Sauté for a couple of minutes more. serve hot.

Serve hot vegetable fried rice with veg munchurian or enjoy it as it is.

NOTES: When doing fried rice for parties, add 2 tbsp of butter in the end while adding rice & toss well to coat. Butter will make the rice very velvety.