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Chop the garlic, green chili, green onions, and red onions. Ensure the leftover rice is at room temperature.
Heat a kadhai over medium heat and add oil and butter.
Add cumin seeds and let them sputter until aromatic.
Add garlic and green chili. Saute until garlic turns golden and fragrant.
Add green onions and red onions. Saute until onions are translucent and tender.
Crack eggs into the kadhai and scramble until partially cooked.
Add leftover rice, mixing well with the egg and onion mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir and cook until eggs are fully cooked and rice is heated through.
Sprinkle fresh coriander and onion greens over the fried rice.
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Ensure the rice is at room temperature to prevent clumping.
Adjust the amount of green chili based on your spice preference.
Can I use freshly cooked rice?
It's best to use leftover rice as it is drier and less likely to clump.
What can I substitute for green chili?
You can use red chili or omit it for a milder flavor.
How do I prevent the rice from sticking?
Make sure the rice is at room temperature and the kadhai is well-heated.
Can I add other vegetables?
Yes, you can add peas, carrots, or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
Is there a vegan version?
Replace butter with a plant-based alternative and omit eggs for a vegan version.
I’m Parichay, a food creator, recipe developer and the person behind Bhukkad in Town. For me, food has always been more than just a recipe. I grew up around Nepal and later made Chandigarh home, so a lot of the way I cook comes from memories, places I’ve travelled to, food I’ve eaten and the people I’ve shared it with. My cooking moves between comforting Indian food, regional recipes, street-food nostalgia and the occasional experiment that starts with, “What if we did this instead?” I love understanding why a dish tastes the way it does, simplifying it for a home kitchen, and then telling the story that made me want to cook it in the first place. Because eventually, the recipe tells you how to make the food. The story tells you why you might want to.
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