Quick Indian Fried Rice

14 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Brown Mustard Seeds
  • 3 Green Chillies (split lengthways)
  • 1 Tbsp Curry Leaves (optional)
  • 1 Cup Uncooked Basmati Rice
  • 1 Cup Onions (Sliced Long)
  • 2-3 Potatoes (chopped 1cm cubes)
  • 1 Cup Frozen peas
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh Coriander
  • Oil
  • Water

Directions

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    {"0":"Boil the rice until it is just done.","1":"Drain off in a colander, and place under running cold water to stop the cooking process, and ensure that the rice does not stick together.","2":"We can also use left over rice if preferred.","4":"In a large pan, heat the oil, and then add the green chillies.","6":"Once Chillies are sputtering, add the mustard seeds and heat until they give off a nutty aroma.","8":"Add the curry leaves and onions, and cook until the onions are soft.","10":"Once the onions are soft, add the potatoes and peas, salt, turmeric and sugar.","12":"Mix well, cover and simmer till the potatoes are done (about 10-15 minutes) If potatoes seem to stick, splash a few drops of water in the pan to prevent catching.","14":"Remove the cover, increase the heat and add the rice after fluffing it with a fork to ensure they are all seperate.","16":"squeeze the juice of 1 lime on the mixture, and stir it until it is nicely mixed and heated thru.","18":"Add 2 Tbsp of water, reduce heat and cover for a further five minutes, until it is nicely warmed through.","20":"Sprinkle with a large handful of chopped coriander, mix well and serve.","22":"If preferred, can be served with greek yoghurt.","24":"Enjoy","26":"seperately,"}

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