Spicy Egg Fried Rice with Ginger, Garlic, and Whole Spices

1Cook rice (2 cups) according to package instructions and set aside to cool.

2In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds (1 tsp), mustard seeds (1 tsp), black peppercorns (4-5), cloves (2-3), cinnamon, and cardamom pods (2-3). Saute until fragrant.

3Add onions, green chillies, (2) ginger, and garlic (4 cloves). Cook until onions are translucent.

4Push the onion (1) mixture to the side of the pan and crack eggs (4) into the pan. Scramble the eggs (4) and mix with the onion (1) mixture.

5Add turmeric and red chilli powder (½ tsp). Stir well to combine all ingredients.

6Add the cooked rice (2 cups) to the pan and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.