Sambar Fried Rice
- 25 min
- medium
- Serves 4
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.
Good for: Lunchbox, Party
Ingredients
Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves, Chopped1 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli3
Garlic, Chopped1 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Chopped¼ cup
Carrot, Chopped¼ cup
Beans, Chopped¼ cup
Cooked Basmati Rice2 cup
Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Cookd Sambar MasalaSugar½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
Contains: wheat, soya.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 225kcal | 900kcal |
| Protein | 4.4g | 18g |
| Carbohydrate | 32g | 126g |
| Fat | 9.1g | 36g |
| Fibre | 3.2g | 13g |
| Sugar | 3.1g | 12g |
Cookd masalas for cooked basmati rice
Method
In a wok, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Let it splutter. Saute curry leaves and dry red chillies followed by chopped garlic.
Next, add the veggies and let it cook for 5-10 minutes until soft.
Add the rice, soy sauce and Cookd Lunch Sambar Masala. Toss it nicely until well combined.
Add a bit of sugar and MSG. Salt, if needed. Finish it off with chopped coriander leaves.
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.
Tips from other cooks
Nobody has shared how this one turned out yet. If you cook it, add a photo and a line for the next person.
