Indian Fried Rice (Restaurant Style)
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About Indian Fried Rice (Restaurant Style)
Experience the irresistible charm of Indian Fried Rice, a beloved classic that stands out for its simplicity and captivating aroma. Unlike its Chinese or Indo-Chinese counterparts, which gain a golden hue from soy sauce, this South Indian version retains a milky white appearance, making it as visually tempting as it is flavorful.
This restaurant-style veg fried rice is wonderfully versatile, pairing beautifully with rich and spicy Indian gravies. Each bite delivers the subtle warmth of cinnamon, the richness of butter, and the delicate texture of perfectly cooked rice—making it a must-try for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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Recipe Time & More
Ingredients
- 250 gm Rice (basmathi or full)
- 3 cups Water
- 2 spoons Butter (tb)
- 1 spoon Oil (tb)
- 4 cloves Cinnamon
- 2 leaves Bay Leaf (bay)
- 1 spoon White Pepper Powder (tea)
- 2 Green Chilli (slitted)
- 1/2 spoon Cumin Seeds (tea)
- 2 pods Garlic (finely chopped tea)
- 2 spoons Green Peas (spring onions 2 tb spoons tb chopped)
- 2 bowl Green Vegetables (beans, carrot, cabbage, capsicum, or onions, or onions onions thinly chopped from onions fresh chopped)
- 1.5 tsp Salt (or as per taste)
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Instructions
- STEP 1 Wash basmathi rice just once and rinse off the water. Keep the drained rice for 10 minutes. Heat a broad pan with 1 tb spoon of butter. Once it melts add the soaked rice into it without water and fry for few seconds in low flame gently.
- Pour 3 1/2 cups water into it. add 1/4 tea spoon salt. Give a stir and cover it with a lid.
- Let it cook in low flame for 15 to 20 minutes. In between open the lid and give a gentle stir without breaking the rice two times. Transfer the boiled rice to a broad plate or bowl and keep aside.
- STEP 2 Now Heat the pan with balance butter and oil. Add Bay leaves & cumin seeds and after they splutter fry the onions adding some salt. Once they become dull fry the chopped garlic pods.
- Now add the spices and pepper powder and stir. Add 1 tb spoon of spring onions, green chillies and saute well. Add all other vegetables and fry in medium flame for few minutes without adding water.
- When the vegetables are half cooked check out for salt. If needed add more. Now add the boiled basmathi rice to it and mix the rice with vegetables and spices well without breaking the rice.
- Wait till the rice mixes well with them. Garnish with the balance spring onions. Roasted cashews can be added for richness. Serve with any spicy gravy.
Recipe Notes
Additional Tips
- For an authentic restaurant-style texture, use aged basmati rice and cook it a few hours ahead; spread it on a tray to cool completely before stir-frying to ensure each grain stays separate and lightly crispy.
- Enhance the subtle spice profile by briefly toasting whole spices (like cinnamon and bay leaves) in hot oil or butter before adding the rice—this deepens their aroma without overpowering the dish’s mild appearance.
- If you prefer extra crunch, add a handful of finely chopped vegetables (such as carrots, green beans, and bell peppers) and sauté them on high heat for just a couple of minutes so they remain vibrant and slightly crisp.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with a neutral oil or vegan butter, and consider tossing in a few cashew nuts or golden raisins for added richness and contrasting texture.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 855mg
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I’m excited to try this recipe!
I’m excited to make this at home!
I’m excited to try this recipe!
This is so tempting! Can’t wait to cook it.
So delicious! Excited to make it.