Egg rice | maldivian style

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats while vegetable oil is more economical.

fish flakes

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat, jalapeño offers similar spice.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

Cook basmati rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped red chillies and cook for another minute.

In a bowl, beat eggs and season with salt.

Pour the eggs into the skillet and scramble gently until just set, about 2-3 minutes.

Add cooked rice to the skillet and mix well with the egg mixture.

Drizzle oyster sauce over the rice and stir to combine evenly.

Add chopped leeks, bell peppers, and Tholhi; mix until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and add chicken stock powder and curry leaves; mix well.

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