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Masala Rice

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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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 485 kcal

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
Keyword Masala Rice
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