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Basil Fried Rice

Basil leaves add a unique freshness to this delicious fried rice. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Basil Fried Rice

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Main Ingredients Basil leaves, Cooked basmati rice
Cuisine Thai
Course Rice
Prep Time 16-20 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Non Veg

Ingredients list for Basil Fried Rice

  • 7-8 Basil leaves
  • 2 cups Cooked basmati rice
  • 3 tablespo Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Celery diced
  • 1 medium Carrot peeled and cut into dices
  • 14-15 Fresh coriander sprigs
  • ½ teaspoon Red chilli flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli garlic sauce
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Soy sauce
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Method

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for a minute. Add celery, mix well and sauté till garlic turns brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in another non-stick pan. Add carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Roughly chop basil leaves and 8-9 coriander sprigs.
  5. Heat ½ teaspoon oil in another non-stick pan. Add ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes, garlic chilli sauce, mix well and add to the sautéing carrots alongwith sautéed garlic, ginger and celery. Mix well and add rice. Mix well.
  6. Add salt and mix well. Add chopped basil and coriander and mix well. Let it get heated through.
  7. Heat ½ teaspoon oil in a non-stick pan. Break eggs into it, sprinkle salt and pinch red chilli flakes on top and let them cook sunny side up on medium heat.
  8. Finely chop remaining coriander sprigs and set aside.
  9. Spread basil fried rice in a serving plate. Slide the cooked eggs on it, garnish with chopped coriander sprigs, drizzle soy sauce on top and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1111
Carbohydrates 116.8
Protein 25.6
Fat 60.1
Other Fiber Niacin- 6.2mg
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