By Nikita Toppo
Schezwan fried rice is a zesty, hearty vegetarian stir-fry dish that features a bold and spicy homemade schezwan sauce.
1 cup basmati rice, 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup carrots, 1/4 cup beans, 2 tbsp spring onions, 4 red chillies, 1/4 cup schezwan sauce, salt, 3/4 tbsp white pepper powder, 3/4 tsp aromatic powder, 3/4 tsp star anise powder, 1/2 tsp light soya sauce, 1/2 tsp vinegar
Heat the oil and add dry red chilies, carrots, beans and fry to 70 percent on high flame. Add schezwan sauce and fry further.
Add salt, white pepper powder, aromatic powder, star anise powder and mix well. Add the fluffy rice and toss on a high flame.
Now add light soya sauce and vinegar and toss well on a high flame. Sprinkle sugar and chopped spring onions, toss well and serve hot.