Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 cup

Basmati rice

cooked

4 slice

Whole wheat brown bread

roughly torn

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 tsp

Sambar powder

3 unit

Black peppercorns

crushed

1 tsp

Ginger garlic paste

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

0.5 inch

Cinnamon stick (Dalchini)

0.5 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

5 unit

Eggs

whisked

2 unit

Cloves (Laung)

1 tbsp

Sunflower oil

Step 1
~2 min

Finely chop the onion.

Step 2
~2 min

Whisk eggs in a bowl and set aside.

Step 3
~2 min

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.

Step 4
~2 min

Add cinnamon, cloves, and cumin seeds to the hot oil and wait for them to splutter.

Step 5
~2 min

Add onion and sauté until translucent.

Step 6
~2 min

Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.

Step 7
~2 min

Reduce heat to medium and pour in the whisked eggs, scrambling them as they cook.

Key Technique: Scrambling
Step 8
~2 min

Add crushed pepper, sambar powder, and salt to the eggs.

Step 9
~2 min

Combine everything and cook until the eggs are fully cooked.

Step 10
~2 min

Roughly tear the bread slices and add them to the cooked eggs.

Step 11
~2 min

Mix until the bread is well coated with the egg mixture. Add a little more oil if needed.

Step 12
~2 min

Add cooked rice and mix well.

Step 13
~2 min

Stir-fry on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.

Step 14
~2 min

Check for salt and garnish with coriander leaves (optional).

Step 15
~2 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sambar powder to your preferred spice level.

Ensure the rice is not overcooked, or it will become mushy when stir-fried.

Use leftover roti instead of bread for a similar dish.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Cook the rice a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with raita or yogurt.

Pair with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tortilla Wraps With Onion Pakora And Chutney

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India (Fusion)

Cultural Significance

Modern adaptation of traditional fried rice with Indian flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
quick lunch
family meal

Popularity Score

65/100