Fried rice with carrots and onions

3 servings

35 minutes

Fried rice with carrots and onions is a simple yet surprisingly aromatic dish from Indian cuisine. It combines the tenderness of rice, the sweet note of carrots, and the mild sharpness of onions, creating a harmony of flavors. In India, such dishes are often served as a side to curry or meat dishes but can stand alone as a main course. Frying the vegetables in oil brings out their natural aroma, while steaming the rice afterward makes it fluffy and rich in flavors. With minimal ingredients, this dish is perfect for a quick and tasty dinner. It is filled with the warmth of home cooking and reminds one of traditional Indian family meals where food is prepared with love and joy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 233.5
• Proteins: 5g
• Fats: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 53.8g

Ingredients

• Rice: 1 glass
• Onion: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Water: 2 glass
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop the onion into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

2. Grate the carrot on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece

3. Pour oil into the pan (I pour about 7-9 tablespoons), and place it on medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

4. Put onion and carrot in the pan and sauté a little.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece

5. Add rice, mix, let it soak for about 30 seconds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 1 glass

6. Immediately add 2 more glasses of water, mix, and cover with a lid.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 2 glasss

7. After 10 minutes, add salt (I put in 10–15 g of salt), mix, and cover again. Leave for another 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste