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.