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Sambar Fried Rice

Also known as Fried Rice · Veg · Rice dishes, Curries & Gravies

Rice dishesCurries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDalOne-pot mealsVeganDairy-free

Total25 min
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Serves4
Per serving225 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Lunchbox, Party

Sambar Fried Rice

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4 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Sambar fried rice of rice tossed with shallots, vegetables, soy sauce and Cookd Sambar Masala. Quick, medium-spicy, serves 4, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

14 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves, Chopped1 sprigs
  • GarlicGarlic, Chopped1 tbsp
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots), Chopped¼ cup
  • CarrotCarrot, Chopped¼ cup
  • BeansBeans, Chopped¼ cup
  • Soy SauceSoy Sauce2 tbsp
  • SugarSugar½ tsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
  • Cooked Basmati RiceCooked Basmati Rice2 cup
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli3
  • Cookd Sambar MasalaCookd Sambar Masala3 tbsp
  • SaltSalt½ tsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds½ tsp

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy225kcal900kcal
Protein4.5g18g
Carbohydrate32g127g
Fat9.2g37g
Fibre3.2g13g
Sugar3.1g12g

Cookd masalas for cooked basmati rice

Method

  1. 1

    In a wok, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Let it splutter. Saute curry leaves and dry red chillies followed by chopped garlic.

    Curry leavesGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)Sunflower OilDry Red ChilliMustard Seeds

  2. 2

    Next, add the veggies and let it cook for 5-10 minutes until soft.

    CarrotBeans

  3. 3

    Add the rice, soy sauce and Cookd Lunch Sambar Masala. Toss it nicely until well combined.

    Soy SauceCooked Basmati RiceCookd Sambar Masala

  4. 4

    Add a bit of sugar and MSG. Salt, if needed. Finish it off with chopped coriander leaves.

    SugarCoriander LeavesSalt

Before you start

How long does Sambar Fried Rice take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sambar Fried Rice serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sambar Fried Rice vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sambar Fried Rice spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Sambar Fried Rice?
2 cup Cooked Basmati Rice, 3 tbsp Cookd Sambar Masala, ¼ cup Small Onion (Shallots), ¼ cup Carrot, ¼ cup Beans, 3 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sambar Fried Rice?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sambar Fried Rice?
About 225 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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