Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice

3 cups cooked cooked rice

1 cup pineapple diced

1 cup diced extra firm tofu ( optional)

1/2 cup cilantro 

1 tbsp diced jalapeño 

1/2 cup cashew

2 tbsp + 1 tbsp + 2 tbsp - sesame oil

2 cups mixed vegetable ( carrot,peas, beans, corn)

1.5 tsp amchur ( dry mango powdered) - optional 

2 tsp chilli flakes or chilie paste 

1.5 tsp ginger powder 

1.5 tsp turmeric 

1 tbsp Sambal ( red chilli  paste in oil) 

Salt to taste 

In a heavy bottom pan, take 2 tbsp oil and sauté tofu on slow flame until golden brown on all sides. Keep the tofu aside. To this pan now add  1 tbsp oil, sauté pineapple, jalapeños and chilli flakes. Add the vegetables and cook on high flame for about 5 mins. Add the cooked rice, amchur and ginger powder salt and mix well. Let it sit on medium  flame for 3 mins more so that you can get a nice crust on the bottom. Add The sautéed tofu and mix well. Close lid for the pan and cook for 2 more minutes. Taste and adjust salt and chilies to taste. 

If your family eats spicy food, you can mix in a tbsp of sambal. 

In a separate pan, sauté the cashews golden in 2 tbsp sesame oil.  Add the cashes and oil to the rice. Mix well and serve.