Ingredients:
- 2 cups of Basmati Rice
- 1 tablespoon of Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of Salt For the Vegetable Stir-fry:
- 2 tablespoons of Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup of finely chopped Vegetables (carrots, capsicum, peas, onion,)
- 1/2 cup of Spring Onions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon of Ginger-Garlic paste
- 1-2 Finely chopped Green Chilies
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Chili Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon of Sugar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Method:
- First wash the rice under cold water.
- In a large pan, add 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and cook (usually 8-10 minutes).
- Drain the rice, let it cool. Add a tablespoon of vegetable oil and salt. Mix gently to prevent the rice grains from sticking together.
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high flame.
- Add garlic-ginger paste, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
- Toss in the chopped mixed vegetables and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they become tender-crisp.
- Add the cooked rice with the vegetables.
- Add soy sauce, add chili sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, ensuring that the rice is well-coated with the sauces and the vegetables.
- Add chopped spring onions and continue to cook for another minute.
- Your Veg Fried Rice is ready to be served. you can add chopped spring onions if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy this flavorful vegetarian dish.
With this homemade Veg Fried Rice recipe, you can relish the wonderful fusion of flavors and textures right at home. Enjoy with your family and friends.