Simple Egg Rice🥰

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati Rice (washed and drained)
• 2 pieces Eggs (large, cracked and lightly whisked)
• 2 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter, melted)
• 1 piece Green Chili (sliced lengthwise, seeds removed for less heat if desired)
• 1 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium Tomato (chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder (ground)
• 8 pieces Curry Leaves (fresh)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
• 1 cup Water (room temperature)

Instructions

1. Wash and Drain the Rice

   Rinse the basmati rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well in a sieve.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the Egg Mixture

   Crack the two eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and whisk lightly until just combined.

   Time: PT2M

3. Chop Vegetables

   Thinly slice the onion, slice the green chili lengthwise, and dice the tomato.

   Time: PT5M

4. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat the ghee in the frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and green chili; sauté until the onion turns translucent and lightly golden.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Add Tomato and Spices

   Add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook, stirring, until the tomato softens and the mixture looks homogenous.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Add Water and Curry Leaves

   Pour in 1 cup of water, add the fresh curry leaves, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

7. Combine Rice and Egg Mixture

   Stir in the washed rice followed by the whisked egg mixture. Mix gently with the whisk until the rice is evenly coated. Cover with the lid and simmer on low heat until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Low heat

8. Rest and Serve

   Turn off the heat and let the pot sit, covered, for 2 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g