Phodnicha Bhat, Maharashtrian Style Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup White rice, cooked
• 1 unit Onions
• 1 unit Tomatoes
• 3.5 units Curry leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 unit Lemon

Instructions

1. 1Spread the cooked rice on a plate. Sprinkle with red chilli powder, salt, and garam masala. Mix thoroughly to ensure even coating.
2. 2Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
3. 3Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn light golden. Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
4. 4Add the spiced rice to the frying pan. Stir-fry well, ensuring all ingredients are combined. Squeeze lemon juice over the rice and mix.
5. 5Cook the rice on low heat until it becomes aromatic. For variations, consider using turmeric instead of red chilli powder, or substitute garam masala with Malvani Masala or Goda Masala.