Overview Indian Veg Fried Rice Recipe is a popular dish in Indian cuisine that is made from cooked basmati rice and vegetables stir-fried in oil with Indian spices, soy sauce and a variety of seasonings. The dish is known for its savory, flavorful and aromatic taste and is often served as a main dish or side dish. Indian Veg Fried Rice Recipe is typically consumed as a main dish or side dish and can be served with various meats or seafood. It is a popular dish in Indian restaurants and is often served as a side dish.
Assemble all ingredients to avoid last minute rush.
Wash thoroughly rice in running water for about 3-4 times. And, soak the rice for 30 – 45 minutes.
Wash, peel and finely chop onion, ginger, carrot and garlic cloves.
Wash and finely chop capsicum.
If using fresh peas, peel and wash. Keep aside.
For puree of fresh tomato, take 1 tomato and dip it in boiling water for 3-5 mins. Peel the skin of tomato and make the puree, using blender.
Cooking to Make Veg Fried Rice Recipe
Boil 2-3 cups of water in a Cookpot or Saucepan and add rinsed rice in it. Boil rice till al dente. Means, cook rice upto 90% otherwise rice will become mushy when you add them into the cooked veggies in later steps.
Transfer boiled rice in a Colander and immediately pour cold water over the hot boiled rice. This step will stop the process of cooking the rice furthermore.
Now, heat 2 tbsp oil in a large thin bottomed kadai/Wok over high flame. Add ginger and garlic in it and saute for few seconds till raw aroma goes away.
Then, add chopped onion and spring onion and saute till they soften but do not overcook.
Now, add all the remaining chopped veggies in the Kadai with the salt and stir fry on high fame without overcooking the vegetables.
Then, add soy sauce and vinegar in the Kadai. Mix well.
Add cooked rice and mix well with the veggies over high flame without breaking rice.
Add black pepper powder and adjust salt as per your taste. Continue to stir-fry for 3-5 minutes.
At the end, sprinkle chopped spring onions and chopped coriander leaves.
Use long grain basmati rice for better taste and look.
Do not forget to add cold water after draining rice in the Colander.
Use any oil of your choice. I have used canola oil to make this Veg Fried Rice Recipe.
Choose vegetables of your own choice.
Adjust salt and spice as per your choice. You can also add green chillies for more spiciness.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy is my veg fried rice turned mushy?Fried rice turned mushy if you overcook it. To avoid this, try to boil rice upto 80-90% and immediately pour cold water to stop the further cooking. Drain all the water and keep it aside in a Colander.Can I have fried rice the next day?Fried rice can be eaten the next day without any health risks, if stored in cool temperature. You should be careful with uncooled fried rice, especially with eggs. A common disease known as Bacillus cereus is caused by eating fried rice for several hours at room temperature.Can use olive oil to fry rice?You can use olive oil to fry rice, but it has a strong taste and does not have the traditional Asian flavor. Therefore, it is best to use canola oil, soybean oil, vegetable oil or peanut oil.Is Vegetable Fried Rice different from Chinese Fried Rice?Partly Yes and partly No. Vegetable Fried Rice is born from Chinese Fried Rice and they both belong to same family. The only difference of eggs. Chinese Fried Rice includes egg as an ingredient in the recipe whereas Vegetable Fried Rice is all about veggies.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Veg Fried Rice Recipe
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
605
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
3394
mg
148
%
Potassium
844
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
100
g
33
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
6571
IU
131
%
Vitamin B1
0.3
mg
20
%
Vitamin B2
0.2
mg
12
%
Vitamin B3
4
mg
20
%
Vitamin B5
2
mg
20
%
Vitamin B6
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin C
100
mg
121
%
Vitamin E
5
mg
33
%
Vitamin K
137
µg
130
%
Calcium
134
mg
13
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Magnesium
77
mg
19
%
Zinc
2
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.