Flavorful Indian Fried Rice
Fragrant, spicy, and bold, this delicious Indian fried rice will be your next favorite meal! It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with colorful veggies. An easy weeknight dinner that is low-effort and is ready in 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 10-12 curry leaves optional, but highly recommended
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cups cooked rice *
- ½ cup frozen peas
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat up ½-1 tablespoon of neutral tasting oil in a large non-stick/cast-iron pan over medium high heat. Once pan is heated, add onion and saute until translucent.1 medium yellow onion
- Next, stir in garlic and curry leaves. Fry until fragrant, about a minute.3 cloves garlic, 10-12 curry leaves
- Stir in all spices and fry for another minute, or until aromatic.1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin , 1 teaspoon chili powder , ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Toss in carrot and bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until veggies have softened.1 carrot , 1 red bell pepper
- Add rice along with green peas next. Toss until everything is well incorporated, and fry until all ingredients are hot.½ cup frozen peas , 3 cups cooked rice
- Season with salt and remove from heat. Serve and enjoy while warm!
Notes
*Rice - I am using brown rice here, but you could use other rice like Jasmine or basmati rice.
- It is recommended that you use rice that has been refrigerated overnight, but freshly cooked ones will work too! The tip is to spread it out on a large plate and let the rice cool completely before using.
- Do use a large enough pan to make your fried rice. This ensures that all ingredients are cooked properly. You could also use a non-stick or cast-iron wok if you have one.
- Prep all ingredients ahead of time, and keep them near you. Frying rice is a quick process and requires constant stirring!
- Make sure to drain your veggies thoroughly before adding them to the pan. Excess moisture might cause your fried rice to turn soggy.
- To make this recipe spice-free and kid-friendly, omit chili powder.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days. You might have to add a splash of water when reheating your Indian fried rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4203IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
