Curry Fried Rice

If you love curry, this is another curry dish, curry fried rice. It is easy, simple and anyone can just whip up without any problem. I prefer not to use overnight leftover rice for my fried rice dish, as I always feel that is not that healthy. I would rather cook the rice early in the morning or many hours before hands.

Preparation: 5 mins, Cooking time: 8 mins

Ingredients (serves 2)
° 200g rice, cooked
° ¾ tablespoon vegetable curry powder
° ½ teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
° 4 sprigs curry leaves
° 100g frozen mixed vegetable
° 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
° salt, to taste

Method
1. Mix the curry powder and chilli powder with a tad of water to form curry paste.
2. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan, fry the curry leaves for half a minute. Stir in the curry paste and fry until fragrant over medium heat.
3. Stir in the cooked rice, mixed vegetables and season with salt. If it is too dry, sprinkle some water on it. Fry about 2-3 minutes or until rice is heated through. Serve hot.

Tip
1. Rice for frying must be cooked at least 2 hours in advance or the night before.
2. Oil for frying the curry paste should be heated to the right temperature and maintained at a steady heat until the curry spices have release their flavour, without burning.