Tawa Pulao (Indian-style Fried Rice)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp pav bhaji masala
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 3 cups cooked Basmati rice
- finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large non-stick pan and fry onions and garlic until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add in all the spices, tomato paste and salt, and fry for a few seconds.
- Add in the veggies and stir-fry for a few minutes until they start to soften up a bit. Add in rice and mix well.
- Cook covered on low heat for 2-3 minutes until all the flavours blend in together.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve warm with a sprinkling of lime juice on top.