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.