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Masala Fried Rice

Chef Raj Thandhi Darpan, 14 Apr, 2025
  • Masala Fried Rice

Ingredients: 

  • 3 cups cooked cool basmati rice 
  • 2 tablespoons ghee 
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala 
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder 
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder 
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 
  • 1 teaspoon deghi mirch  
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to your liking) 
  • 2 tbsp oil for cooking rice 
  • ½ tablespoon cumin seeds 
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chopped 
  • 1 tablespoon ginger chopped 
  • 1 cup onion diced 
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste 
  • Hot water for cooking 
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Lemon or lime for finishing 

 

Directions: 

  • Add ghee to the cooked rice. Mix well and coat all the grains of rice with ghee.  
  • Add garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric powder, deghi mirch and salt to the rice and mix well.  
  • Heat oil to medium high in a pan and toast cumin seeds for 90 seconds. Add the garlic and green chili and cook for 60-90 seconds. 
  • Add in the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until it’s light and translucent.  
  • Next add in the tomato paste and mix well. Add a splash of hot water to prevent burning. Cook for 60 seconds. 
  • Add the seasoned rice to the pan and mix well. Increase the heat to high and cook everything together for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Switch off the heat, finish with freshly chopped coriander and a squeeze of lemon or lime.  

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