Kerala-Style Fried Rice: Quick Comfort Food Fix
By Krati Purwar
February 11, 2025
Fried rice is the best way to turn leftover grains into a delicious snack. It is the simplest solution to your hunger pangs and tastes delicious. You can pair it with a refreshing mocktail or serve with a cocktail on the side. Try this Kerala-style recipe.
Ingredients
4 cardamoms 3 cups Basmati rice ¼ cup unsalted cashews 1 tbsp ghee ¼ cup raisins Salt to taste 1 tbsp rose water ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 sliced onion
Step 1
If you don’t have leftover rice, wash and soak Basmati grains.
Step 2
Pressure cook the grains and keep them aside to cool off.
Step 3
Meanwhile, saute cashews, cumin seeds, onions, and raisins in ghee.
Step 4
Toss cooked rice with the ingredients and sprinkle salt.
Step 5
Drizzle two tablespoons of water and cover the pan.
Step 6
After 5 minutes, turn off the flame and enjoy the dish.
