Fried Rice
By Anand Lila devi dasi
Ingredients
•Basmatirice...........................................................2C
•Water....................................................................4C
•Paneer, cut into 2
cmcubes...................................250 g
•Oil..........................................................................3Tbsp
•Ginger,grated.......................................................2Tbsp
•Dry red
chiliflakes.................................................1Tsp
•Asafetidapowder..................................................1Tsp
•Carrots, cut into 2
cmcubes...................................2
•Large bell pepper, cut into 2.5
cmcubes...............1
•Water
chestnuts,chopped.....................................10-12
•Soysauce..............................................................1½Tbsp
•Salt........................................................................2Tsp
•Ground
blackpepper............................................½Tsp
Preparation
1) Combine the rice and water in a
saucepan,bring it to a boil, then
immediately reduce the heat to low,
coverwith a tight fitting lid, without
stirring, cook it over low flame until
riceis tender. Remove from heat.
2) Heat oil in a frying pan over
moderateheat. Deep fry the paneer
cubes until dark brown in color. Drain
onpaper towels.
3) Heat 3 Tbsp of oil in a wok or pan
overhigh heat. Add ginger, chili
flakes and asafetida and sauté for a
moment.Quickly add all the
vegetables and stir-fry until they
aretender-crisp. Add the soy sauce, salt,
black pepper and the fried paneer cubes.Toss
well to coat the vegetables
with the spices. Gently fold in the rice
andcombine well. Serve hot.
Serves
5-6
