Savory Khichdi Fried Rice
A Chinese-inspired twist on the traditional Indian khichdi dish, featuring crispy fried rice and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups ricepreferably day-old rice
- ●1 cup khichdihomemade or store-bought
- ●1 tablespoon jammyAsian-style jammy sauce
- ●1 cup tendersliced or chopped vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas)
- ●1 teaspoon indiancurry powder or Indian spice blend
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced or chopped tender vegetables and cook until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Crack an egg into the other side of the skillet and scramble it until cooked through.
- 4
Mix the egg with the vegetables.
- 5
Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- 6
Add the khichdi, jammy sauce, and Indian spice blend to the rice mixture.
- 7
Stir-fry everything together for about 5 minutes, until the rice is heated through and starting to brown.
- 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 9
Transfer the Savory Khichdi Fried Rice to a serving platter and garnish with chopped scallions or sesame seeds, if desired.