Basil Tomato Fried Rice | Super Chef | 22nd February 2022 | Full Episode | ETV Abhiruchi

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach adds nutrition while dried basil is cost-effective.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often less expensive and gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

spring onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: regular onions

Regular onions are more affordable and available.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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

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

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Mix in cooked rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula.

Add soy sauce, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine evenly.

Fold in peas, diced carrots, and chopped basil; cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Drizzle with lemon juice and mix well.

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced spring onions.

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