Desi Chinese Fried Rice

Fried rice recipe with only vegetables is an adapted version of Chinese fried rice recipe. The vegetable fried rice recipes version is a very popular combo from the Indo-Chinese recipes. It has also been transformed into a popular street food in India and also it has been presented in different ways by many fine dining restaurants as well.

Basically, fried rice is a Chinese cuisine recipe, however, it has been adapted in the Indian cuisine with its Indian taste and also the ingredients and spices too. Not to forget mentioning here that the fried rice was possibly originated in the streets of Kolkata.

I usually prepare this version of the fried rice and egg fried rice is my husband’s favorite, which I quite often prepare in my kitchen to pack for his office lunch. Normally it is a very quick recipe that I usually prepare with the left over boiled rice. However, if you are to prepare the fried rice then and there after cooking the rice, then note here that you need to spread the rice in a large vessel to cool it down properly, as using hot steamed rice would end up with sticky and mushy fried rice.

Rice being the staple food of our nation, we strive to make different varieties of Rice recipes. Especially in the Southern and Eastern part of India, we usually prefer to have rice over chapatti. South Indians prepare innumerable delicacies of Rice items. I love to eat rice for both lunch and dinner. Even Chinese have rice because it is even their staple food. I share with you a recipe which is a fusion of both India and China. It is very simple and quick recipe. Usually, I prepare these recipes and my family approve it. So try it by yourself now and help me with your feedback.

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Indo-Chinese

Serves: 3

Measuring Items: 1 cup=150 ml, Teaspoon

Ingredients:

1. Rice- 1 cup
2. Spring onion- 4 stalks
3. Cauliflower florets- 1 cup
4. French Beans- 1 cup
5. Red Carrot- 2 (or can even use the regular ones available)
6. Capsicum- 2
7. Peas- ½ cup
8. Cabbage- 1 cup (optional)

Spices:

1. Vegetable oil- 1 cup
2. Sugar- 2 tsp
3. Salt- as per taste
4. Turmeric powder- a pinch
5. Mirchi powder- 1 tsp
6. Soya sauce- 2 tsp
7. Tomato sauce- ½ cup

Method:

1. Wash the rice and soak it for at least 30 mins. (You can use either Basmati rice or the simple one)
2. Boil the rice, drain the water properly and keep it to cool down.
3. Take a pan, heat oil in the pan. Put sugar in the warm oil to bring the texture for the recipe.
4. Use 2 chopped spring onion in the beginning. Add them into the hot oil. Now one by one add all the vegetables finely chopped. Sauté for 5 mins.
5. Add all the spices and cook for another 5 mins.
6. Now add the boiled rice. Mix them well along with all the vegetables.
7. Finally add the chopped spring onions (the other two which were left)

The Indo-Chinese Mixed Veg Fried Rice is ready to be served. You can enjoy this delicacy along with Raita or Salads. Enjoy cooking, serving and eating!!

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