Veg Fried Rice (basic mixed veg)

Veg Fried Rice is one of the most popular Indo-Chinese dishes loved for its smoky flavor, colorful vegetables, and quick preparation. Made with cooked rice, fresh mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and simple seasonings, this easy stir-fried rice recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, lunch boxes, or party meals. The secret to restaurant-style veg fried rice is using cooled rice and cooking everything on high flame to keep the vegetables crunchy and flavorful. This basic mixed vegetable fried rice recipe is beginner-friendly, customizable, and pairs perfectly with Manchurian, chilli paneer, gobi 65, or tomato ketchup.

 

Veg Fried Rice Recipe – Serving Calculator

Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
10 minutes

Total Time
25 minutes

Course
Main Course

Diet
Vegetarian

Difficulty
Easy

Calories
250–350 kcal

Method
Stir Fry

Veg fried rice is a famous Indo-Chinese rice dish made with cooked rice, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, vinegar and pepper.

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Optional Add-ons

Spring Onion Chilli Sauce Ajinomoto / MSG Sesame Oil

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Ingredients

Note: Use cooled or leftover rice for best non-sticky fried rice.

Preparation Steps

1. Wash rice and cook it until 90% done.
2. Drain the rice and cool it completely.
3. Heat oil in a wok or large pan on high flame.
4. Add garlic, ginger and green chilli. Stir fry for a few seconds.
5. Add onion, carrot, beans, cabbage, capsicum and peas.
6. Stir fry vegetables on high flame for 2–3 minutes.
7. Add soy sauce, vinegar, pepper powder and salt.
8. Add cooked rice and mix gently without breaking the grains.
9. Stir fry for 2–3 minutes and garnish with spring onion.
10. Serve hot with Manchurian, chilli paneer or tomato ketchup.

Famous Info

• Popular Indo-Chinese restaurant and street food dish
• Best made with cold or day-old rice
• High flame gives restaurant-style smoky flavour
• Vegetables should remain slightly crunchy

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 250–350 kcal | Carbs: 45–55 g | Protein: 5–8 g | Fat: 8–12 g

This Veg Fried Rice recipe is a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal that can be prepared in just a few minutes with simple pantry ingredients and vegetables. With its perfect balance of flavor, texture, and aroma, it is an ideal homemade alternative to restaurant-style fried rice. Whether served as a main course or side dish, this easy mixed veg fried rice is sure to become a family favorite. Try different vegetables, sauces, or spice levels to create your own customized version and enjoy a flavorful Indo-Chinese meal anytime.