Healthy South Indian Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
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About Healthy South Indian Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
This vibrant South Indian Vegetable Fried Rice recipe is a nostalgic trip back to childhood for me, filled with the fragrant aroma of ghee and the comforting taste of home-cooked goodness. It's a healthier twist on a classic, using steamed vegetables for added nutrition and minimizing oil.This recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal, or a satisfying lunchbox option. The combination of steamed vegetables, aromatic spices, and fluffy basmati rice creates a flavorful and wholesome dish.Serve this delightful fried rice alongside a simple dal for a complete and satisfying South Indian meal. Enjoy the tastes of home, reimagined for a modern palate!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 cube Butter small cube
- 1 tbsp Clarified Butter
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp Gram black, black gram split
- 1/2 tsp Chickpea spilt chickpea lentils
- 1 Onion chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup Cashews small cup
- 4 Chili green
- 2 Carrot
- 100 gm Beans
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tbsp Curry Leaves powder
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
- Steam carrots and green beans until tender-crisp. Set aside.
Temper the Spices
- Heat ghee and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
Sauté the Lentils and Aromatics
- Add urad dal and chana dal. Sauté for a minute until lightly browned. Add green chilies and sauté briefly.
Add Onions and Cashews
- Add chopped onions and cashews. Sauté until onions soften and cashews are lightly browned.
Add Spices and Curry Leaves
- Add salt, turmeric powder, and curry leaves powder. Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes.
Combine Vegetables and Rice
- Add steamed carrots and beans. Mix thoroughly. Add cooked basmati rice and gently combine everything.
Serve
- Serve your delicious South Indian Vegetable Fried Rice hot, optionally with a side of dal.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Best South Indian Vegetable Fried Rice
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) along with the mustard seeds.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference. For milder flavor, use fewer or remove seeds.
- If you prefer a drier fried rice, reduce the amount of ghee slightly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves before serving for an added touch of freshness and vibrancy.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 875kcalCarbohydrates: 117gProtein: 22gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1527mgPotassium: 922mgFiber: 11gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 10780IUVitamin C: 322mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 7mg
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This is exactly what I was looking for!
This is a fantastic recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Such a flavorful dish! Can’t wait to taste it.