Yesterday was my son's Vidyarambham and one of the milestone days in his life. For Vidyarambham we do pooja of Goddess Saraswathy so as to initiate the learning to children. Time sure is flying and I feel my son is growing so fast ;). Soon he might start going to school and I was imagining his studies, homework and exams. It will be as if I am back to school helping with his homework and other activities...don't know how it would be with this naughty little guy :)
Today's recipe is a simple Vegetable fried rice. This is a great and easy recipe to make use of the leftover rice. If you have the leftover rice, you can make this rice so quick....just add veggies and sauces. I have used carrots and beans, feel free to use any other veggies such as corn, cabbage, peas etc. I served it with some Gobi manchurian, but the gobi was baked rather than deep fried. Check out the recipe here.
What you need?
1 cup Basmati Rice
1/2 cup Onion chopped
1 cup Vegetables chopped (Carrots, Beans)
1/2" pc Ginger finely chopped
2-3 Garlic pods chopped
3/4 tbsp Soya sauce
1 tbsp Tomato sauce
few Spring onions chopped for garnishing
Pepper
Salt
Oil
How to prepare?
If you are not using leftover rice, then cook rice as follows...Wash the rice and soak in some water for about 30 minutes. Put the rice in pressure cooker with few drops of oil and a little salt. Add 1.5 cup water to the cooker and cook for 2 whistles. When the pressure is released, transfer the rice to a plate and spread it, so that rice won't be sticky and let it cool completely.
If you are not using leftover rice, then cook rice as follows...Wash the rice and soak in some water for about 30 minutes. Put the rice in pressure cooker with few drops of oil and a little salt. Add 1.5 cup water to the cooker and cook for 2 whistles. When the pressure is released, transfer the rice to a plate and spread it, so that rice won't be sticky and let it cool completely.
Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger and garlic and saute until raw smell goes. Now add onions and stir fry for a couple of minutes. Add the vegetables and stir fry for few minutes. The vegetables should not be overcooked and they should retain the crunch.
Now add soya sauce and tomato sauce, mix well. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper, but be careful as a little salt is added while cooking rice and soya sauce also contains salt. Finally add the rice and combine everything well. garnish with spring onions and serve hot.
Have a great weekend friends...Cya soon with another recipe..:)
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looks yummy and easy way to consume the leftover rice.
ReplyDeleteFried rice and gobi manchurian!! yummy combination
ReplyDeleteFried is my favorite,looks tempting and colorful..
ReplyDeleteTasty and delicious fried rice...wonderful presentation!
ReplyDeleteveg fried rice looks fantastic...i never used ginger, next time will try adding that...
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you and your son...Sure time flies so fast...Rice looks delicious...
ReplyDeleteBrace yourself for a full time job now...My nephew in Chennai is in LKG and has a project to make a working model of a waterfall!! But I guess it won't be so bad here :-)
ReplyDeleteEasy recipe by the way!
Children grow up so fast. Dont they? Yesterday my daughter could fit in my lap today she can barely fit her troso.
ReplyDeleteFried rice is Very tasty dear.
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Its my ever favorite lunch box menu :)
ReplyDeleteLovely one pot meal..I prepare to ease the work on some weekends!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know about your son's vidhyarambam..Wish him all success in life!!
Great to know about your son's Vidhyaarambham...So now he is officially eligible to start school..
ReplyDeleteA simple yet tasty fried rice...very useful for the busy morning rush
That's such a special news that your son had vidyarambham yesterday.Wishing him all the bests in life.True Shobha,now they will soon grow up and finally independent.Amazing to see the growth.God Bless !
ReplyDeleteI too love veg fried rice.Nice recipe dear.
thats a big milestone for your son dear...congrats to him....love the rice...ts so simple and easy
ReplyDeleteFried rice looks delicious..
ReplyDeletePerfect for a lunch or dinner with some raita, love your presentation.
ReplyDeletea big milestone indeed, gud luc to ur son for the future. the recipe sounds nice and simple. yum.
ReplyDeleteMy everytime like and comfort food. forget to say, it is perfect for my lunch box too.
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wow delicious and yummy fried rice .... Congrats to ur son for such an important milestone
ReplyDeleteFirst time here,Rice Looks yummy!! Fried rice is one of my favourite too....do you like to share this to my event? http://foodssrilanka.blogspot.com/2011/09/love-your-food-dont-waste-it-new-event.html
ReplyDeletehi sobha, simply yummy fried veggie rice,, i like the flavor of soy sauce and tomato sauce added.
ReplyDeletebasmati rice makes a lot of difference too -more appetizing i think
Wonderfur rice .. loved it..:)
ReplyDeleteReva
This simple dish looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuper delicious and colorful rice.
ReplyDeleteOne of the simplest rice dishes & always a party fav!! Looks inviting :)
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absolutely yummy n hearty recipe..:P
ReplyDeleteTasty Appetite
Can't say mo to this any time!
ReplyDeleteWow!,this Veg Fried Rice luks Superbly-delicious.Yumm Recipe as well.Sorry to join U late for appreciating.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favourite... looks fabulous...
ReplyDeletemmm....this is one of my favorite things to eat!
ReplyDeleteVery colorful and tempting fried rice !!
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Veg fried rice is my all time favorite.. yummy recipe dear :)
ReplyDeletei lovvvvvvvveeee this rice... if u were staying near me, i would have said everyday to make this for me ;)
ReplyDeleteThe fried rice looks so delish..and pairing it with gobhi manchurian sounds great.
ReplyDeleteLove this flavourful dish anytime..
ReplyDeleteVeg fried Rice is my fav too - especially with left over rice. Nice presentation!
ReplyDeleteHi sobha, i am back!!
ReplyDeleteits been a long time, i couldn't make myself do the coconut milk rice , you asked from me last time. Am always busy on the move with no kitchen... I have ready recipes prepared earlier, but not on this rice.
ahaa... finally I got the recipe from another Malaysian foodie blogger, Sonia.. The recipe is called “ NASI LEMAK” means rice with coconut milk.. Nasi lemak is extremely popular in Malaysia for either breakfast , lunch or dinner.
Here is the link. Thanks so much sobha, sorry for the delay… i am now able to settle this issue :)))) have a nice day dear http://nasilemaklover.blogspot.com/search/label/nasi%20lemak
My all time fav to pair with some spicy curry :)
ReplyDeletewOW.. looks very yummy. I love fried rice :)
ReplyDeleteFried rice is one of my favourite & perfect with gobi manchurian...congratz for ur son..
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this looks yummy! love the addition of tomato sauce to the fried rice1
ReplyDeleteI love fried rice..this one looks healthy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your son's Vidyarambham :)...I miss all those things back home :( Nice recipe for rice and luks simply yumm!
ReplyDeleteloved your way of using up leftover rice.Congrats on your son's major milestone.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy , they are so nice to have esp with Chinese gravy ..yum:)
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