Capsicum Rice Recipe | Capsicum Pulao Recipe
Capsicum Rice is one of those dishes that brings comfort with minimal effort. This fragrant dish is created with bell peppers, spices, and basmati rice. It is perfect for a warm lunch or light dinner, and a lunch box dish for kids. This flavorful pulao adds beauty and flavor to the meal. With basic ingredients, this can become your go-to recipe.
Servings2
Ingredients
- ½ cup capsicum
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
- salt to taste
To temper:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
To grind to make masala
- ½ inch ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon pepper corns
- 1 teaspoon cashews
To cook rice
- ½ cup basmati rice
- ½ inch cinnamon
- 1 small clove
- 1 small cardamom
- ¼ star anise
Instructions
- Rinse rice, Soak rice for 10 minutes, Keep aside. In a mixer add all the ingredients listed under ‘to grind’ table and grind it to a fine paste with little water. Set aside.
- In a pan heat water and let it to boil.Once it starts to boil add the rice,required salt and spices(cardamom,cinnamon,cloves and star anise) and let it cook.Cook till its soft and tender with each grains seperated.
- Drain water from the rice, fluff it up and set aside, Discard the spices. Heat a pan with oil + ghee then add jeera , let it crackle then add cashew paste.
- Sauté for few minutes till raw smell of garlic leaves. Then add capsicum and sauté for 5 more minutes.
- Add garam masala powder and saute for 2 minutes. Add required salt. Then add rice and mix well. Fluff it up and cook for 2-3 minutes until the flavors blend with rice. Switch off.
- Serve hot!
Notes
- Cooked Rice - Cool the rice before mixing with the veggies. Hot rice can break the grains and make them mushy pulao. You can even use leftover rice too. Adding whole spices while cooking rice makes it more flavorful.
- Don’t Overcook - Overcooking the capsicum can dull the dish and also the crunch will be missing. Let it be slightly crunchy for additional taste.
- Masala - Cashew, ginger, garlic and pepper adds a mild flavor to the pulao. You can add whole spices too while grinding.
- Add a Dash of Ghee - Add a spoonful of ghee while serving for that extra aroma and flavor. If you are making it vegan, skip it.
- Garnish Well - You can garnish with chopped coriander leaves for a fresh look and taste.
- Others - You can add onion while sauteing capsicum, it adds nice taste, crunch and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Capsicum Rice Recipe | Capsicum Pulao Recipe
Amount Per Serving (200 g)
Calories 244
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 23mg1%
Potassium 456mg13%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 2033IU41%
Vitamin C 178mg216%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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