Masala Rice
Masala Rice, also known as spiced rice, is a moderately zesty preparation crafted from leftover rice, combined with onions, tomatoes, an array of spices, and fragrant herbs. It serves as a satisfying meal, especially when accompanied by raita or a refreshing salad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover rice or steamed rice – ensure that the cooked rice is completely cooled
- ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves – 10 to 12 curry leaves
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 green chili – chopped
- 1 onion – medium sized, finely chopped
- 1 tomato – medium sized, finely chopped
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing) – optional
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (ground turmeric)
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon Garam Masala
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder (ground coriander)
- ½ teaspoon fennel powder (ground fennel)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- salt as required
- 2 to 3 tablespoons coriander leaves – optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a frying pan or skillet. Fry the mustard seeds on a low heat till they splutter.
- Add the cumin seeds and fry till they crackle.
- Now, add the onions and sauté stirring often till they soften and become translucent. Sauté onions on a low heat or medium-low heat.
- Add the curry leaves, green chili and sauté for 20 to 30 seconds on low heat.
- Add the tomatoes and sauté stirring often till they turn mushy.
- Now, add all the ground spice powders and asafoetida along with salt. Sauté the masala or spice mixture for a minute on low heat taking care that the ground spices do not burn.
- Add the leftover cooked rice. Stir gently and mix well so that the masala coats the rice grains.
- Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes more, continuously stirring the rice gently on a low heat.
- Lastly, add coriander leaves and mix with the masala rice or you can even garnish the masala rice with the coriander leaves when serving.
- Serve masala rice hot or warm with raita or with a salad, pickle and papad.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 86mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 60mgIron: 5mg
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