Anjappar Egg Fried Rice
Spicy, bold, and full of flavor — this South Indian-style egg fried rice brings the taste of Tamil Nadu’s famous Anjappar restaurants right to your kitchen.
Equipment
- Wok or Large Pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice cooled
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp oil sesame or sunflower preferred
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 green chili slit
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/4 cup capsicum (bell pepper) finely chopped
- 1/4 cup spring onions chopped
Seasonings & Sauces
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp red chili sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala optional
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok. Scramble eggs with a pinch of salt until just set. Remove and set aside.
- In the same wok, add 1 tbsp oil. Sauté chopped onions, green chili, and ginger-garlic paste until fragrant.
- Add chopped capsicum and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, red chili sauce, and tomato ketchup. Mix to coat vegetables.
- Add cooked rice and scrambled eggs. Sprinkle pepper, garam masala, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best results. Adjust spice levels to your preference. Add protein like chicken or prawns if desired.