Ingredients
- (1 cup = 250 ml)
- 2 cups leftover rice or steamed rice
- ½ tsp black mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 green chili--chopped
- 1 medium-sized onion--finely chopped
- 1 medium-sized tomato--finely chopped
- A pinch of asafetida (optional)
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp red chilli powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala powder
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp fennel powder
- 1 or 1.5 tablespoon oil
- Salt as required
- 2 tbsp Chopped coriander leaves
Masala rice is quick & easy to make, especially when you have leftover rice. This dish makes for a filling brunch, lunch or even dinner and tastes best with curries, stews, raita, or just plain curds. This recipe of masala rice demonstrates the simplest way of making masala rice, if you have more time in hand, feel free to add more vegetables and seasoning.
If you plan to use freshly-cooked rice, let the rice cool completely before mixing it with masala.
Health Benefits
Rice is abundant in carbohydrates, which is fuel for the body. A great way to boost your energy levels in the morning is by having rice for breakfast. High-energy breakfasts helps kickstart a drained-out brain.
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How to make Masala Rice
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