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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Sambar Masala Fried Rice

Sambar Masala Fried Rice is made with couple veggies, Sambar powder/masala and shredded coconut. 
The flavors are going to be of South India because of the usage of Sambar powder/masala and coconut.
This dish is a good one for lunch boxes as the ingredients used are healthy yet simple and kids will love it.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 
Cook Time: 15 minutes 
Serves : 4

Ingredients:
Medium grain rice: 1.5 cups 
Onion: 1 sliced
Tomato: 1 large chopped 
Green pepper: 1/2 chopped 
Green chilies: 3 chopped 
Garlic: 2 cloves chopped 
Curry leaves: 1 sprig 
Cilantro/ coriander leaves: 1/2 cup chopped. ( small bunch)
Sambar masala/powder: 3 teaspoons
Coconut: 2 tablespoons shredded 
Salt to taste 
Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

Method:

Cook rice and cool it off for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and add green chilies, garlic, curry leaves. Fry for 30 seconds. Add onion and green pepper and fry for 2 minutes. Add sambar powder, coconut, cilantro, salt and tomatoes, mix well and cook for 3 minutes. Add rice, mix well and cook for 2 minutes on low flame. Turn off the stove and add lemon juice and mix well.
Serve hot with raita.












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