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Vagharela Bhaat, Gujarati Leftover Fried Rice recipe

Vagharela Bhaat is simply stir-fried rice with Potatoes, Onions, Green Chillies plus turmeric for that lovely yellow colour and lots of flavour, something my grandmother loves to make for Breakfast or Dinner with leftover rice. Adding Mixed vegetables, like Sweet corn, Peas or Carrots gives it a lovely hint of something charred, a touch of sweetness and a delicate crunch. 
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Fried Rice
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 chopped medium onion
  • 1 potato cut into small cubes
  • 2 Green chillies
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • a pinch of Asafoetida
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • salt as per taste
  • coriander to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add mustard seeds.
    2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • When seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and saute on a medium flame for few seconds.
    a pinch of Asafoetida
  • Add potato cubes, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
    1 potato cut into small cubes
  • Add chopped onions and turmeric powder, mix well. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    1 chopped medium onion, 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Add rice, red chilli powder, coriander and adjust salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 mintues, while stirring once in between.
    3 cups cooked rice, 1 tsp red chilli powder, salt as per taste, coriander to garnish, 2 Green chillies
  • Serve hot with fresh curds.

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