Burnt Garlic Fried Rice | Garlic Rice | Fried Rice | Veg Rice Recipe

Name: Burnt Garlic Fried Rice | Garlic Rice | Fried Rice | Veg Rice Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup rice (washed); 1½ cup water; 2 tbsp oil; 3 tsp garlic (chopped); 15-20 curry leaves; 1 tsp soya sauce; ⅓ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

By Yum Spoonfuls

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Rice Recipe, Vegetarian

It is a quick and satisfying meal option that is packed with comforting flavours. This easy and flavourful rice can be prepared using perfectly cooked rice and slow-roasted garlic. This rice dish is served and enjoyed on its own, but it also tastes exceptionally great with chilli sauce. Don’t forget to garnish it with crispy roasted garlic on top for a truly mouth-watering experience.

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1 Burnt Garlic Fried Rice Video Recipe

2 How To Make Burnt Garlic Fried Rice With Step By Step Photo

3 Recipe Card For Burnt Garlic Fried Rice Recipe

4 Ingredients

5 Notes

Burnt Garlic Fried Rice | Garlic Rice | Fried Rice | Veg Rice Recipe – Easy Rice Recipe with step-by-step photo and video instructions. This garlic-based fried rice recipe is very popular for its bold aroma and simple ingredients, making it a favourite Indo-Chinese style dish. There is another delicious way of using cooked rice to prepare a quick and flavourful meal, as it is not only easy and fast to make but also extremely tempting and satisfying.

I always like to add my personal touch to every dish by experimenting with simple spices and flavours, so tried different rice and Indo-Chinese style recipes. Make sure that the dish looks appealing by garnishing it properly before serving. I will be sharing many more rice-based recipes in the future, but my recent go-to dish is this burnt garlic fried rice. Many people are bored of regular plain fried rice or vegetable pulao, so this recipe can definitely be a refreshing and flavourful change. One of the best things about this recipe is that it can be prepared in no time and does not require any fancy ingredients that are hard to find. Just perfectly cooked rice and well-roasted garlic are enough to create this delicious dish.

Burnt Garlic Fried Rice Video Recipe

Moreover, I will share some easy and important tips and tricks while preparing burnt garlic fried rice at home. Firstly, in this post, I have shared the rice in a neat bowl shape for serving, but you can serve it in any way you like—either spread on a plate or packed in a bowl for a restaurant-style look. Secondly, do not forget to garnish it with roasted garlic on top, as it enhances both the flavour and appearance of the dish. Thirdly, this recipe does not require any side dish, but to complete the meal, you can serve it with chilli sauce, manchurian, or any gravy of your choice. Lastly, this fried rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. You may reheat it in a pan or microwave it for 1–2 minutes before serving to refresh the flavours.

Furthermore, I recommend you check my other rice recipes with this post of burnt garlic fried rice. It includes recipes like potato dumplings, peri peri rice, and fried rice. In addition, do visit my other related recipes like,

How To Make Burnt Garlic Fried Rice With Step By Step Photo

Firstly, in a large pan, add 1 cup washed rice and 1½ cup water. Cover and let it boil at high flame.

2. As it starts boiling, turn the flame to low. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes.

3. After 10-12 minutes, the water is completely absorbed, and the rice is perfectly cooked.

4. Cover and keep them in the steam for 5 minutes.

5. Set a kadhai, heat 1 tbsp oil, and add 3 tsp chopped garlic. Cook for 2 minutes at medium flame.

6. Keep stirring as the color slightly changes. Turn the flame to low and stir until it turns golden brown.

7. As the garlic is roasted completely, transfer it to a bowl, and keep it aside.

8. In the same kadhai, add 1 tbsp oil, 15-20 curry leaves, boiled rice, and stir well at low flame.

9. Add 1 tsp soya sauce, ⅓ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and mix everything well.

10. Add half of the roasted garlic and give it a good mix. After it is perfectly cooked, turn off the flame.

11. Transfer the rice to a bowl and press gently to remove the extra space.

12. Cover it with the sering plate and flip it. Remove the bowl and garnish it with the remaining roasted garlic.

13. Finally, enjoy delicious burnt garlic fried rice.

Recipe Card For Burnt Garlic Fried Rice Recipe

Burnt Garlic Fried Rice | Garlic Rice | Fried Rice | Veg Rice Recipe

Yum Spoonfuls

Bold, aromatic, and smoky — this Burnt Garlic Fried Rice delivers intense garlic flavor with every irresistible bite!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 2

Ingredients

1 cup rice washed
1½ cup water
2 tbsp oil
3 tsp garlic chopped
15-20 curry leaves
1 tsp soya sauce
⅓ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Firstly, in a large pan, add 1 cup washed rice and 1½ cup water. Cover and let it boil at high flame.
As it starts boiling, turn the flame to low. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes.
After 10-12 minutes, the water is completely absorbed, and the rice is perfectly cooked.
Cover and keep them in the steam for 5 minutes.
Set a kadhai, heat 1 tbsp oil, and add 3 tsp chopped garlic. Cook for 2 minutes at medium flame.
Keep stirring as the color slightly changes. Turn the flame to low and stir until it turns golden brown.
As the garlic is roasted completely, transfer it to a bowl, and keep it aside.
In the same kadhai, add 1 tbsp oil, 15-20 curry leaves, boiled rice, and stir well at low flame.
Add 1 tsp soya sauce, ⅓ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and mix everything well.
Add half of the roasted garlic and give it a good mix. After it is perfectly cooked, turn off the flame.
Transfer the rice to a bowl and press gently to remove the extra space.
Cover it with the sering plate and flip it. Remove the bowl and garnish it with the remaining roasted garlic.
Finally, enjoy delicious burnt garlic fried rice.

Video

Notes

Firstly, cooking the rice perfectly is important for the grains to be separate and not overcooked.
Also, roasting the garlic on a low flame enhances its aroma and gives burnt garlic flavour.
Furthermore, adding soya sauce helps to balance the taste with the garlic flavour.
Finally, it tastes best when served hot and garnished with crispy roasted garlic on top.

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