Egg and Bread Fried Rice (Fusion Style)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion
Diet: Eggetarian
Description:
Egg and Bread Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful rice dish often served in hotels. This recipe doesn’t use any sauces and is made with a blend of spices. It’s a South Indian-inspired dish that pairs perfectly with a side of your favorite raita. The combination of scrambled eggs, crispy bread, and seasoned rice makes it a delightful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 5 eggs
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 slices bread
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- ½ inch cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3 whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon sambar powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon oil
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2-3
Instructions:
- Begin by finely chopping the onion and breaking the eggs into a bowl. Whisk the eggs well.
- Heat oil in a pan, and add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for about 15 seconds.
- Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute, allowing it to release its aroma.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and cook them like scrambled eggs until they are fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Add black pepper, sambar powder, and salt. Mix everything well, and continue cooking for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Tear the bread slices into small pieces and add them to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes until they become slightly crispy.
- Add the cooked rice, mixing well to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
- Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve the Egg and Bread Fried Rice with a side of creamy avocado raita for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Enjoy your South Indian-inspired fusion dinner!
