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Vegetable Fried Rice (Stovetop & Instant Pot)

The Vegetable Fried Rice recipe is a quick, easy and delicious Indian Chinese-style dish that can be prepared in just 20 minutes in an Instant Pot electric pressure cooker or stovetop.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Indian, Indian-Chinese
Keyword healthy, instant pot vegetable fried rice, veg fried rice
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 435kcal
Author Bhavana Patil

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice (or jasmine rice)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or sesame oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup white onion chopped
  • ½ inch ginger minced
  • 1-2 green chili slit lengthwise
  • 1- 1 ½ cups mixed vegetables (carrot, green beans, bell peppers and cabbage) finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar (or rice vinegar)
  • salt and black pepper powder to taste
  • 1 ¼ cups water (depends on rice variety) (or vegetable broth)
  • ¼ cup green onions

For Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons green onions

Instructions

Stovetop Method

    Prep:

    • Cook the basmati rice and let it cool completely. Learn how to cook Basmati rice in Instant Pot. You can keep the cooked rice in the refrigerator to get extra-firm rice if you prefer. You can also use leftover rice for this recipe.
      Also, chop the vegetables and keep them ready.

    Stir Fry:

    • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped garlic and stir fry for a few seconds.
      step to saute garlic collage
    • Then add white spring onions, green chili, ginger, and saute on high, for about a minute till onions are slightly soft.
      step to saute onions and ginger collage
    • Add the chopped vegetables and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes on high heat till they are tender and crisp. Do not overcook the veggies.
      step to saute the mixed veggies collage
    • Add the cooked basmati rice, light soy sauce, white vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper. Gently toss the rice and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until heated through.
      step to add sauces and basmati rice collage
    • Finally, garnish with spring onion greens.
      step to add green onion collage
    • Serve vegetable fried rice hot with a side of Gobi Manchurian.
      veg fried rice in a dutch oven collage

    Instant Pot Method

    • Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Heat oil, add minced garlic, and saute for 30 secs or until aromatic.
      steps to saute ginger garlic collage
    • Next, add the onions, ginger, and green chili (optional) and saute for about 2 minutes till the onions turn soft.
      steps to saute onion for Instant Pot vegetable fried rice collage
    • Add the mixed vegetables, rinsed jasmine rice, vegetable broth (or water), salt, and mix well. Deglaze the pot by scraping the bits stuck to the bottom to avoid a BURN notice.
      step to add rice water and vegetables to make Instant Pot vegetable fried rice collage
    • Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 4 minutes.
      When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.
    • Add soy sauce, white vinegar, black pepper powder, and salt if needed. Toss everything well.
      step to add vinegar soy sauce to cooked rice for Instant Pot vegetable fried rice collage
    • Sprinkle sliced spring onions just before serving. Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Indian Vegetable Fried Rice is ready to enjoy with Gobi Manchurian.
      fried rice with vegetables served in a spoon with instant pot on the side

    Notes

    Variations for Fried Rice

    • Rice: You can use either basmati or jasmine rice, in this recipe. Rice to water ratio will vary for each rice type. For example, for Basmati (1 rice:1 ¼ water), and jasmine rice (1 rice:1 ¼ water).
    • Protein: Add ½ cup of crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), scrambled tofu, or eggs.
    • Spicy: Add either crushed red pepper flakes or a few teaspoons of sriracha or schezwan sauce.
    • Oil: You can also use sesame oil or coconut oil for this recipe.
    • Other Vegetables: You can also add green peas, broccoli, edamame and mushrooms.
     

    Tips to make the Best Fried Rice

    • Use cold pre-cooked (or a day older) rice, It holds up the shape and is perfect for homemade fried rice.
    • Always use non-mushy rice.
    • Always stir-fry the vegetables on high heat.
    • Try to use low-sodium soy sauce, and if you are looking for gluten-free, use Tamari or also Coconut Aminos to replace the regular soy sauce, and it’s the best!

     
    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5664IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.5mg