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.
1
Chop the onion into cubes.
- Onion: 1 piece
2
Grate the carrot on a fine grater.
- Carrot: 1 piece
3
Pour oil into the pan (I pour about 7-9 tablespoons), and place it on medium heat.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
4
Put onion and carrot in the pan and sauté a little.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
5
Add rice, mix, let it soak for about 30 seconds.
- Rice: 1 glass
6
Immediately add 2 more glasses of water, mix, and cover with a lid.
- 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.
- Salt: to taste
