Quick & Easy Indian Vegetable Fried Rice - Fried Rice - Spicy Veg Rice - How to make Veg Fried Rice

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often more affordable and last longer.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often cheaper and gluten-free.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically less expensive.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Heat sunflower oil in a wok or pan over medium heat.

Add 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds; cook until they start to pop, about a few seconds.

Chop the onion and add it to the pan along with carrots; sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add mixed bell peppers, zucchini, and frozen peas; season with salt and black pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic ginger paste and 3 teaspoons of curry powder; stir and cook for 2 minutes, continuing to stir.

Add 4 cups of cold cooked basmati rice; fry for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously until some rice starts to brown.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped spring onions and fresh cilantro.

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