Indian Masala Fried Rice (Phodnicha Bhat)

1 tsp garam masala

½ tsp ground turmeric

½ tsp kashmiri chilli powder

2 tbsp coriander (cilantro) leaves, finely chopped

1 tsp sea salt flakes

2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee

1 medium-sized potato, peeled, diced

1 small brown onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, finely diced

2 tbsp roasted whole peanuts

4-5 curry leaves

2 dried red chillies, small

½ tsp mustard seeds

½ tsp cumin seeds

• Place rice in a large bowl, then follow with the garam masala, turmeric, kashmiri chilli and coriander in a large bowl. Add in salt, then give everything a good mix to ensure that every grain of rice is coated in spice. Leave aside for 15 minutes to allow flavours to infuse.
• Preheat wok on high heat with 1 tablespoon of ghee. Using a spatula, fry potatoes for 5 minutes until they are cooked through and lightly golden brown. Add in onion, then continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add in garlic, peanuts, curry leaves, dried chilli, constantly moving ingredients around in the pan. Follow with mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
• Add another tablespoon of ghee if needed and increase heat back to medium-high heat. Next, add the flavoured rice to the wok. Continue tossing all ingredients together in the pan until everything is incorporated. Serve and enjoy!