Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Quick Panch-Phoran Fried Rice



The term “panch phoran” means five spices which consist of seeds namely: mustard, cumin, fennel, nigella and fenugreek. These are to be mixed in equal proportions. This mixture is used as tempering in Eastern India for preparation of certain dishes. The blend of these seeds gives out a very pleasant aroma.

I had tried this some time back by tempering left-over rice. It turned out very tasty and each grain of rice was separated from the other. This time however, I tried it again with freshly cooked rice. I should have waited a little longer for the rice to cool completely before preparing the tempering; with the result, the rice appears slightly sticky. However, the taste has not been altered.

Panch-Phoron Fried Rice 20


Ingredients:

Cooked Rice
2 cups
Oil
1-2 tsps
Green chilies
1 or 2 as per taste
Turmeric powder
¼ tsp
Salt
As per taste
Panch Phoran

Mustard seeds
1 tsp
Cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp
Fennel seeds  (saunf)
1 tsp
Nigella seeds (kalonji)
1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds (methi)
1 tsp
For Garnish

Chopped coriander leaves
1 tbsp
Lime juice
1-2 tsp


Method:

  1. Heat a pan or wok (kadai). Add oil and the “panch phoran” ingredients.
  2. When they start spluttering, lower the flame and add the green chilies, turmeric and salt. Give it a good stir.
  3. Finally add the cooked rice. Stir well for a few minutes and remove from flame.
  4. Garnish with lime juice and chopped coriander leaves.
  5. Serve hot.                                                  

Ingredients
Tempering is in process

Panch-Phoron Fried Rice - ready


Preparation time: 10 mins.
Cooking time: 5-7 mins.
Serves: 2

Serving Suggestion: It tastes good when served with raita (curd based salad).

Note:

  • When using freshly prepared rice, see that the rice is thoroughly cooled.
  • I prepared tomato-and-onion raita with this fried rice.

18 comments:

  1. Very tempting and flavorful rice.. thanks for sharing :)

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  2. Very different and unique flavoured rice.

    today's post:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/07/crispy-stirfried-arbi-colocasia.html

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  3. Aromatic and delicious panch phoran fried rice.

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  4. Interesting recipe Shobha.. Fried rice looks delicious and flavorful :-)

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  5. Will surely try this wonderful dish..

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  6. Would love to try this dish .. :)

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  7. I've never used panch phoran in rice, this looks awesome..

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  8. I absolutely love panch phoran. I never shy away from adding them to curries. But panch phoran fried rice is very innovative! Will surely try it.

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  9. Did you think of this one on your own ! Great idea.

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  10. Something new to me.. A rich flavorful & aromatic panch pooran rice :)

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  12. quick and yummy!! i have never used panch phoran, it seems interesting!!

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