Description
A fragrant South Indian style fried rice made with crispy betel leaves, spices, and ghee. Betel Leaf Fried Rice is quick, flavorful, and packed with traditional health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 3 chopped betel leaves
- 1/2 tsp pepper powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp urad dal
- Oil as needed for tadka
- Ghee as needed
- 1 pinch hing/asafoetida
Instructions
- Chop the betel leaves into small pieces. Heat oil in a pan and fry them until crispy.
- In the same oil, add urad dal and fry until golden brown. Add a pinch of hing and pepper powder, then sauté briefly.
- Add the fried betel leaves, cooked rice, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly and drizzle with two spoons of ghee.
- Garnish with additional crispy betel leaves and serve hot.
Notes
- Always use cooled or leftover rice for the best texture.
- Do not over-fry the betel leaves, as they can turn bitter.
- Ghee enhances flavor, but vegans can substitute sesame oil.
- Add roasted peanuts or cashews for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
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