Sambar Masala Fried Rice

Sambar Masala Fried Rice is made with couple veggies, Sambar powder/masala and shredded coconut. 

The flavors are going to be of South India because of the usage of Sambar powder/masala and coconut.

This dish is a good one for lunch boxes as the ingredients used are healthy yet simple and kids will love it.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 15 minutes 

Serves : 4

Ingredients:

Medium grain rice: 1.5 cups 

Onion: 1 sliced

Tomato: 1 large chopped 

Green pepper: 1/2 chopped 

Green chilies: 3 chopped 

Garlic: 2 cloves chopped 

Curry leaves: 1 sprig 

Cilantro/ coriander leaves: 1/2 cup chopped. ( small bunch)

Sambar masala/powder: 3 teaspoons

Coconut: 2 tablespoons shredded 

Salt to taste 

Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

Method:

Cook rice and cool it off for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan and add green chilies, garlic, curry leaves. Fry for 30 seconds. Add onion and green pepper and fry for 2 minutes. Add sambar powder, coconut, cilantro, salt and tomatoes, mix well and cook for 3 minutes. Add rice, mix well and cook for 2 minutes on low flame. Turn off the stove and add lemon juice and mix well.

Serve hot with raita.