Mexican Fried Rice
New Tempting Recipe for Rice Lovers
Howdy Everyone!! Welcome back to my blog. Today my recipe is Mexican Fried Rice, very lite to eat and tasty too. My kids loved this recipe so much so thought of sharing here. It is very easy to make with few ingredients. Whenever I found leftover rice I make this recipe.
Mexican fried rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines the hearty goodness of rice with the bold, zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine. It’s often cooked with ingredients like bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, beans, and corn, this dish is a delicious, filling meal that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side to grilled meats or tacos. Perfect for adding a tasty twist to your rice dishes! Without any delay lets start making Mexican Fried Rice.
Ingredients:
Onions-3 Medium size(for sauce and gravy)
Tomatoes-3 Medium size
Green chillies or fresh jalapenos-3
Tomato ketchup-4tbsp(for sauce and gravy)
Coriander leaves-handful
Lemon-1
Salt-a/c to taste
Oil-1Tbsp
Butter-1Tbsp
Garlic- 1Tbsp chopped
Onion-1 Medium size
Fresh Tomato puree-½cup
Oregano-2tsp
Cumin powder-1tsp
Red chilli flakes-2tsp
Black pepper powder-pinch
Coriander powder-1tsp
Red chilli powder-1tsp
Cooked Rajma beans-one-third cup
Capsicum-¼cup
Red Bell pepper-¼cup(if available)
Yellow Bell pepper-¼cup(if available)
Sweet corn-¼cup
Cooked or Leftover rice-3 cups
Preparations:
- Make a paste of 2 Onions ,Tomatoes. Green chillies or fresh jalapenos. Tomato.2Tbsp ketchup, Coriander leaves, Lemon 1tspsalt. Set aside.
METHOD:
- Take a large wok add oil and butter, let the butter melt. Add finely chopped garlic fry for few seconds.
- Add 2 finely chopped onions, let them cook till onions turn into light golden brown. Add tomato puree and cook it on high flame for 1 minute.
- Lower the flame before adding spices. Add Oregano, Cumin powder, Red chilli flakes, Black pepper powder, Coriander powder, Red chilli powder, tomato ketchup, mix well and cook on high flame for 1 minute.
- Add cooked rajma/canned beans, Capsicum, Red Bell pepper, Yellow Bell pepper. Sweet corn, a pinch of black pepper powder stir and cook on high flame for 3 minutes.
- Add cooked or Leftover rice, stir for couple of minutes.
- Add handful of chopped coriander leaves. Your Mexican Fried Rice is ready. Enjoy with tomato ketchup and coriander leaves.
Tips:
- Total cooking time-20 minutes.
- Serves 3-4.
- The another method of this recipe is, while cooking the gravy before adding rice you can add soaked rice and water(for 3cups 2½ cup water. Cook till rice is done and gently fluff the rice and garnish.
