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    Scallion Garlic Indian Fried Rice

    Jun 1, 2021

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    friedrice with cinnamon

    I love transforming leftover rice! I feel like it gives the grain an entirely new look and taste. Its always the best and easiest makeover! This scallion garlic Indian fried rice is one of my faves! Its super flavorful and so easy to make!

    garlic fried rice

    What spices are in this fried rice?

    • cinnamon
    • cloves
    • peppercorns
    • cumin
    • mustard seeds
    • garlic
    • ginger
    • scallions

    With all of these whole spices flavoring the rice, believe me no one will remember that you are using leftover rice. It will taste nothing like plain rice!

    close on up scallion garlic fried rice

    The simplicity of this dish

    It's not a veggie fried rice! There's almost not vegetables in this rice at all! Although I do love a Indian Fried Rice (Vagharelo Bhaat). I just love that this dish is completely flavored by the spices. The cinnamon, cloves and peppercorn provide such a warm and familiar flavor! (These are the basis of most Indian curry dishes)

    Now you can definitely add all of the veggies you want into here. But I like keeping this one simple! Plus it does make it so much quicker and easier when I don't have additional vegetables to peel and chop! Its the reason why this dish is so super quick to prepare!

    scallion garlic vagharelo bhaat

    Its super versatile!

    This rice can be paired with anything really! I works really well with any Indian main dish, whether you're serving potatoes, chicken, or seafood! Or its great as is too. My kids love having this with a little bit of yogurt and extra lemon juice! Or even try it a nice Jalapeno Cilantro Chutney!

    Try this scallion garlic Indian fried rice with Spicy Tomato Garlic Salmon, Green and Smoky Chicken Meatballs, Grilled Schezwan Paneer Kati Roll

    indian spices fried basmati

    Scallion Garlic Indian Fried Rice

    Spice up your leftover rice by transforming it into scallion garlic indian fried rice for dinner tonight!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 390 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 stick cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon cloves
    • ½ teaspoon black peppercorn
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ inch ginger grated
    • 2 scallion thinly sliced
    • 2 cups rice cooked
    • 1 juice of a lemon optional
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in a small wok or saute pan. Add cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns. Let spices warm in the oil. After 1 - 2 minutes add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Allow the seeds to brown and sizzle.
    • Add garlic, ginger, scallions and stir together with all of the spices. Cook for about 1 minute.
    • Add in the rice, try to separate the grains if the rice has clumped together. Stir quickly because the rice will soak up all of the oil and stick to the pan.
    • Finish with cilantro and lemon juice (if using) and serve!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1171mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Ashjley

      June 30, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      Your recipe for Scallion Garlic Indian Fried Rice sounds so good! I love all the spices and seasonings that go into it. I'll definitely be trying it this week.

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      • Jill Patel

        June 30, 2021 at 10:25 pm

        Thanks Ashley! Its a family favorite!

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    2. Alexandra

      June 30, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      This rice makes such a delicious side dish. Love the flavours in it - they all work so well together.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        June 30, 2021 at 10:26 pm

        Thanks Alexandra! Yes definitely the flavors are simple and yet so good together!

        Reply
    3. Alexandra

      June 30, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      This rice makes such a delicious side dish. Love the flavours in it - they all work so well together. You can serve this with so many things!

      Reply
    4. Oscar

      June 30, 2021 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      Loved the combos of flavours in this rice, my whole family enjoyed it. This one is a keep and will definitely be making it again. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        June 30, 2021 at 10:27 pm

        Thanks Oscar! I just love how it compliments any dish too!

        Reply
    5. Elizabeth

      July 01, 2021 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic dish! This fried rice is packed with flavor and my whole family loved it!

      Reply

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