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🌟 Introduction
Craving a fiery, flavorful street-style Indo-Chinese dish? Veg Schezwan Fried Rice is the ultimate choice. Packed with crunchy vegetables, bold spices, and a zesty Schezwan sauce, this dish brings restaurant-style magic right to your kitchen.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Veg
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Servings: 2
Cost: 150

Ingredients

Base:

  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice cold or leftover works best
  • 2 tbsp oil preferably sesame or vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger finely chopped
  • 2 –3 green chilies slit or chopped
  • 1 onion sliced
  • ¼ cup carrot finely chopped
  • ¼ cup capsicum bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup cabbage shredded
  • ¼ cup spring onions chopped (white and green parts separated)

Sauces:

  • 2 tbsp Schezwan sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Sauté Veggies

  • Heat oil in a wok or large pan over high heat.
  • Add garlic, ginger, green chilies – stir fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add onions and cook until slightly translucent.
  • Toss in carrots, capsicum, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes on high heat (keep them crunchy).

Step 2: Add Sauces and Rice

  • Add Schezwan sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the cooked rice and stir gently so the grains don’t break.
  • Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
  • Step 3: Garnish and Serve
  • Turn off heat and add spring onion greens.
  • Serve hot with extra Schezwan sauce or Manchurian on the side.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Pairs well with Veg Manchurian, Gobi 65, or Paneer Chili
  • Great as a lunch box recipe
  • Serve with soup for a complete Indo-Chinese meal

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Use chilled rice to prevent sogginess
  • Adjust spice level by changing the amount of Schezwan sauce
  • Add tofu or paneer for protein-rich variation
  • Want more crunch? Top with roasted peanuts or sesame seeds

💚 Why You'll Love This Dish

    ✅ Spicy & Flavorful

      ✅ Quick One-Wok Meal

        ✅ Fully Customizable

          ✅ Loved by kids and adults alike

            ✅ Better than takeout!