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Basmati Fried Rice

This is Indo-Chinese version of veg fried rice that uses basmati rice.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese, Indian, Pakistani
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 377kcal

Ingredients

To Boil Rice

  • 2 cup (500 gm) Basmati or long grain rice , soaked for 20 minutes or as per instructions on the packet.
  • Salt as needed to boil rice
  • Few drops of lemon juice

Seasoning

  • 3 tablespoon oil , preferably sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chopped or paste
  • 1 chicken cube/bullion
  • 1-2 tablespoon green chilles finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup carrot finely chopped or match stick
  • 1 cup cabbage finely chopped
  • ½ cup capsicum finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup green onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Wash and soak rice in water for 20 minutes.
  • Fill a half of a large pot with water and add salt as required.(The water should have soupy salt level.) Also add a few drop of lemon juice.
  • Bring water to boil then add soaked rice and cook for 7-10 minutes (or as per instructions on packet) until rice is 80% cooked. Strain rice in a colander, let it cool completely. (Cold rice are best for stir fry.)
  • In same pot, heat oil and add garlic, chicken cube, pepper, and green chillies.
  • Fry for a few seconds. Then add chopped carrots, cabbage, capsicum, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Mix well and fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the rice and green onions. Fry on high heat for about 2 minutes. Stir rice every few seconds with big strokes and mix carefully by turning the rice up and down with a spatula. (Aim for 8-10 strokes.)
  • Now reduce heat to medium. Cover pot tightly and cook for 4-5 minutes until rice are thoroughly heated then serve.

Notes

Notes: You may also add more ingredients like green peas, corn, French beans, cashew, fried eggs, or stir-fried chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal