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    Home » Recipes » Rice Varieties

    Published: Jan 10, 2017 · Modified: Jan 9, 2017 by Usha Rao

    Soya Granules Spinach Fried Rice

    Soya Granules Spinach Fried Rice, Indian Fried Rice with soya granules and spinach, Blogging Marathon, Dinner Ideas, Rice Variety,

    Soya granules spinach fried rice is a quick meal for weeknight dinners. This is an Indian version of fried rice where, cooked soya granules and spinach are sautéed in Indian spices and then fried along with cooked rice. This soya granules spinach fried is an awesome way to use up leftover rice.

    Soya Granules Spinach Fried Rice, Indian Fried Rice with soya granules and spinach, Blogging Marathon, Dinner Ideas, Rice Variety,

    Addition of soya granules and spinach makes it a wholesome meal. The idea of soya granules spinach fried rice came on a Wednesday night when I was looking for an easy way to fix a dinner for myself. Since it is meatless day for me, for protein I debated between lentil and soya granules, and soya it was. I had some beans, carrots and spinach in the refrigerated and the plan was to add all three vegetables. Then I was unsure how carrots and beans would blend in with soya and Indian spices. It was a filling meal with soya and spinach.

    Cabbage Raitha, Coleslaw, Cabbage Perugu Pachadi

    I served with some cabbage raitha or coleslaw. Just plain yogurt also goes well with this rice. This is the first recipe for this week’s vegetarian dinner ideas.

    Soya Granules Spinach Fried Rice, Indian Fried Rice with soya granules and spinach, Blogging Marathon, Dinner Ideas, Rice Variety,

    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Preparation: 30 minutes (time to cook rice)
    Cooking Time: 15 minutes
    Serves: 1 (if on low carb diet, serves 1 ½ - 2)

    Measuring cup used here is the one that comes with the rice cooker
    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup Rice (I used basmati rice)
    • ½ cup Soya Granules
    • 1 ½ tsp. Chili Powder (adjust to taste)
    • 1 tsp. Salt (adjust to taste)
    • 1 tsp. Coriander Powder
    • 3 tbsp. Oil
    • 1 small Onion, sliced (about ½ cup sliced onions)
    • 3 small Green Chilies, cut in half
    • 1 ½ - 2 tsp. Ginger Garlic Paste
    • ⅛ - ¼ tsp. Turmeric Powder
    • Handful of Spinach chopped or firmly packed chopped spinach
    • Chopped Cilantro for garnish

    Preparation:

    • Rice - Cook rice in a rice cooker with 1 ¾ cups of water or as you normally cook rice. Once rice is cooked, fluff it and keep aside until ready to prepare fried rice.
    • Soya Granules - While rice is cooking, take about 1 ½ - 2 cups of water in a saucepan and bring it to boil. Once water comes to a boil, add soya granules and cook for 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep the saucepan covered for about 5 minutes. Or follow the instructions on the back of the box to cook soya granules.
    • Discard water, wash soya granules several times with fresh water and squeeze water from the granules.
    • Marinate cooked soya granules with 1 teaspoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of coriander powder and keep aside until rice is cooked, and ready to prepare fried rice.
    • Fried Rice - Heat oil in a saute pan. Add onions and saute until soft.
    • Add green chilies, ginger and cook until chilies change color.
    • Add soya granules and saute for a minute or two until soya is roasted.
    • Add remaining coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder and give a good stir.
    • Add spinach and cook for another 1 - 1 ½ minutes until spinach wilts and is almost cooked.
    • Add rice and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until done.
    • Taste and adjust seasoning.
    • garnish with cilantro.
    • Serve hot as is or with some yogurt or raitha. I served it with coleslaw ~ cabbage raitha.

    Note:
    Curry leaves - I did not use as I ran out. Saute 2-4 curry leaves with onions.
    Green Onions - Is optional. If using add along with green chilies or along with spice powders.
    Garam Masala - a pinch of Garam masala enhances the flavor and lazy me usually avoids it as I am not very fond of store bought garam masala and am too lazy to make it at home.

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    Comments

    1. Simply Tadka says

      February 03, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      Awesome and colorful rice recipe

      Reply
    2. Pavani says

      January 18, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      Soy granules are one of my favorite ingredients to add protein to any dish. Your spinach & soy fried rice looks delicious.

      Reply
    3. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      January 17, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      Love different kinds of rice and this is wonderful. Adding soya adds to the nutrient value of the rice.

      Reply
    4. Sapna says

      January 16, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      I love rice based dishes. Lovely fried rice and amazing pics.

      Reply
    5. Harini-Jaya R says

      January 15, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      Wonderful combination of soy granules and spinach in the fried rice.

      Reply
    6. @chefmireille says

      January 15, 2017 at 10:17 am

      a great protein rich one pot meal

      Reply
    7. Priya Suresh says

      January 14, 2017 at 11:30 am

      Ultimate dish, adding soya and spinach together in rice sounds like a wonderful combination.

      Reply
    8. Smruti@HerbivoreCucina says

      January 13, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Such a wonderful combination of rice, spinach and soya. Loved the shots!

      Reply
    9. Veena Krishnakumar says

      January 13, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      Lovely clicks for a healthy dish!!

      Reply
    10. Jayashree says

      January 11, 2017 at 10:05 am

      Healthy and filling recipe.

      Reply
    11. Amina says

      January 11, 2017 at 6:15 am

      healthy and delicious recipe... mouth watering!

      Reply
    12. Srivalli Jetti says

      January 11, 2017 at 6:12 am

      Rice looks so amazingly perfect Usha..such classic pictures!

      Reply
    13. Gayathri Kumar says

      January 11, 2017 at 4:58 am

      Stunning photos Usha. The combination of spinach, soya and rice sounds wonderful..

      Reply
    14. Vaishali Sabnani says

      January 10, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      Rice looks perfectly made and that coleslaw looks tempting, Perfect combination.

      Reply
    15. Nalini says

      January 10, 2017 at 7:36 pm

      Healthy and protein packed fried rice,looks yummy.

      Reply
    16. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

      January 10, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      Such a healthy version of fired rice.. They look and feel yummy!!

      Reply

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