Tawa Fried Rice – Indian Style

A bold and smoky tawa fried rice cooked on high flame, Indian street-style. Loaded with vegetables, sauces, and intense heat — this recipe delivers classic roadside flavour in just 20 minutes.

Recipe Type: Fried Rice

Meal Type: Dinner

Time: 20 Minutes

Occasion: Street Style

Speciality: High Flame Cooking

Best Rice: Suraj Sona Masoori Rice

Ingredients

2 cups cooked Suraj Sona Masoori Rice (cooled)
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion (finely chopped)
½ cup cabbage (finely shredded)
¼ cup carrot (finely chopped)
¼ cup capsicum (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1–2 green chillies (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon red chilli sauce
½ teaspoon black pepper powder
Salt to taste
Spring onion greens (for garnish)

Why Suraj Sona Masoori Rice?

Suraj Sona Masoori Rice holds its shape well during high-flame cooking. The grains stay separate, absorb sauces evenly, and deliver the perfect street-style fried rice texture without becoming greasy.

Preparation:

Cook Suraj Sona Masoori Rice in advance, spread it on a plate, and let it cool completely. This step is important for perfect fried rice texture.

Heat a large tawa or flat pan on high flame. Add oil and butter together. Once hot, add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies. Sauté quickly.

Add chopped onions and stir-fry on high flame until slightly translucent. Add cabbage, carrot, and capsicum. Toss continuously for 2–3 minutes.

Add soy sauce, red chilli sauce, pepper powder, and salt. Mix rapidly to coat the vegetables evenly.

Add the cooked rice to the tawa. Toss and spread the rice using a spatula, keeping the flame high to achieve smoky street-style flavour.

Finish with spring onion greens. Serve hot straight from the tawa for authentic Indian-style fried rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is tawa fried rice cooked on high flame?

High flame cooking gives the rice a smoky flavour and prevents moisture buildup, which is essential for street-style fried rice.

Which rice is best for tawa fried rice?

Suraj Sona Masoori Rice works well because it stays firm, non-sticky, and absorbs sauces evenly during high heat cooking.

Can I make this without sauces?

Yes. You can skip sauces and rely on green chillies, pepper, and butter for a desi-style flavour.