Are you tired of eating the same plain fried rice? Try spicing it up with masala, the perfect blend of spices! It is an easy and flavorful meal option that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Masala Fried Rice
Masala egg fried rice is a delicious blend of Indian and Chinese flavors, thanks to spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
Whenever I have leftover rice, this is my go-to dish. It’s perfect for any meal—breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even brunch.
Plus, it’s quick, taking less than 30 minutes to whip up.
The best part? This recipe is super customizable. You can easily tweak it to match your taste.
Here is a step by step instructions and all ingredients you need to make masala egg fried rice recipe.
Ingredients
Rice: Leftover rice. You can use any long-grain rice if you do not have Basmati rice.
Note: If you don’t have leftover rice for fried rice, cook a fresh batch of rice and let it cool slightly before using it in the recipe.
Egg: Eggs add protein to the fried rice and increase flavor.
Vegetables: Frozen vegetables(carrots, peas, and corn.) You can add any vegetables of your choice, like bell pepper, cabbage, onion, and garlic.
Spices: Turmeric, cumin, and coriander give the dish its signature flavor. If you do not have cumin or coriander powder, you can use garam masala instead.
Oil: Olive oil or any vegetable oil.
Seasoning: Salt, pepper, and dark soy sauce to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Garnishing: I am using dill for this recipe, but feel free to use cilantro or scallion.
Instructions
- Add the oil to a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the garlic and let it cook for a minute.
- Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until the onions turn soft.
- Add mixed vegetables to the pan.
- Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender. Add the eggs and scramble until lightly cooked.
- Then, add all the spices (cumin powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder) and pepper.
- Then, add the rice to the pan. Mix well with the vegetables and egg.
- Add soy sauce evenly, season with salt, and cook for a few minutes until ingredients combine and heat through.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and remove the pan from the heat.
- Garnish with dill or fresh coriander leaves for added freshness.
Finally, serve hot Masala Fried Rice as a standalone dish or pair it with tomato pickle or chicken chili.
Serving Suggestions
Here are some ideas for serving this delicious dish:
Side Dish:
- Masala egg fried rice can be served as a side dish to complement any main dish. It pairs well with any kind of curry or gravy dish like dal or paneer. It can also be served along with grilled meats or fish. I love to pair it with a Nepali chicken chili recipe.
Main Dish:
- Masala egg fried rice is a satisfying one-dish meal that can be served as a main course for lunch or dinner. It can be served with a fresh salad or yogurt.
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Equipment
- 1 Non-sticky frying pan skillet
- `1 Spatula
Ingredients
Oil
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
Rice
- 3 cup cooked rice
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen vegetables
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
Egg
- 2 eggs
Spices
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
Seasonings
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (dark soy sauce)
Garnishing
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.1½ tbsp olive oil
- Once hot, add garlic and sauté until the garlic is slightly brown.2 cloves chopped garlic
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.½ cup chopped onion
- Add the frozen vegetables and saute until they're slightly tender.1 cup frozen vegetables
- Next, add the eggs and scramble them with the vegetables. Add spices and pepper and let it cook for 2-3 minutes..2 eggs, ½ tsp ground turmeric, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground coriander, ¼ tsp black pepper
- Add the cooked rice and mix everything.3 cup cooked rice
- After that, add soy sauce and combine everything well.1 tbsp soy sauce (dark soy sauce)
- Add salt to taste. Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the heat.salt to taste
- Garnish with dill or fresh coriander leaves for added freshness.1 tbsp chopped dill
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Notes
- If you don’t have leftover rice for fried rice, cook a fresh batch of rice and let it cool slightly before using it in the recipe.
- If you prefer a spicier fried rice, add red chili powder or more green chilies.
Nutrition
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