Fried Bengali Rice
Fried Bengali Rice
Fried Bengali Rice is a flavorful dish often made with aromatic spices and vegetables, influenced by Bengali cuisine. Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice (preferably cooled)
- 2 tbsp mustard oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, finely chopped
- 1-2 green chilies, slit
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, etc.)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare Ingredients:
Make sure the rice is cooked and cooled so it doesn’t stick together. Chop all the vegetables and spices.
Heat Oil:
Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches its smoking point, then reduce the heat. If using vegetable oil, simply heat it.
Cook Aromatics:
Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Saute until the onions turn golden brown.
Cook Vegetables:
Add the mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Add Rice:
Gently add the cooked rice and stir to combine. Add garam masala, sugar, and adjust salt if needed. Toss everything gently to ensure the rice is evenly coated with spices.
Garnish:
Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve:
Serve hot with , a fried egg, or a simple dal for a complete Bengali meal.
Enjoy your homemade Bengali-style fried rice!
