Indian Fried Rice

Indian Fried Rice is a easy Indian recipe that serves 3. 227 calories per serving. Recipe by Pankaj Sharma on YouTube.

Prep: 12 min | Cook: 17 min | Total: 39 min

Cost: $2.12 total, $0.71 per serving

Ingredients

  • 300 g Cooked rice (preferably leftover rice) (Long-grain rice, cooled)
  • 50 g Cauliflower (Small florets)
  • 1 pièce moyenne Carrot (Julienned)
  • 1/4 tête White cabbage (Sliced into strips)
  • 1/2 pièce Onion (Thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 pièce Tomato (Diced)
  • 1 cuillère à café Tomato paste (Dilute with a little water)
  • 1 cuillère à soupe Water (for diluting the paste)
  • 1/2 cuillère à café Ground cumin
  • 1 cuillère à café Cumin seeds (For tempering)
  • 1 cuillère à café Curry powder
  • 1/2 cuillère à café Salt (or to taste)
  • 2 cuillères à soupe Vegetable oil (Preferably sunflower or canola oil)
  • 2 cuillères à soupe Fresh coriander (Coarsely chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables and rice

    Slice the cabbage into strips, cauliflower into small florets, carrot into julienne, onion into dice, tomato into dice and chop the coriander. Set the cooked rice aside.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Heat the oil

    Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into the pan and heat over medium‑high heat.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: feu moyen‑vif

  3. Temper the cumin seeds

    Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

    Time: PT30S

    Temperature: feu moyen‑vif

  4. Sauté the onion

    Add the sliced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: feu moyen

  5. Stir‑fry the hard vegetables

    Add the carrots, cauliflower and cabbage. Stir‑fry over high heat for 3 minutes.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: feu vif

  6. Season with spices

    Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon curry, add 1 tablespoon water and salt. Mix, cover and cook for 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: feu moyen

  7. Add the tomato paste and tomato

    Stir in the diluted tomato paste and fresh diced tomato. Mix for 1 minute.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: feu moyen

  8. Mix the rice

    Add the cooked rice and coat it well with the spices and vegetables. Stir‑fry for 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: feu moyen

  9. Final cooking on low heat

    Cover the pan, reduce heat to low and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: feu doux

  10. Garnish and serve

    Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander and serve immediately.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
227
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Fat
8 g
Fiber
4 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, vegan, low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: vegetable oil (possible soy)

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Indian Fried Rice

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

A flavorful fried rice with Indian spices, featuring crunchy vegetables, cumin, curry, and fresh coriander. Ideal for a quick vegetarian dinner.

EasyIndianServes 3

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Source Video
3m
Prep
18m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
31m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.12
Total cost
$0.71
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Temper the cumin seeds without burning them (step 3).
  • Final cooking on low heat to prevent the rice from becoming mushy (step 9).

Safety Warnings

  • Very hot oil can splatter: keep your face away.
  • Handle knives carefully when chopping vegetables.

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