Bell Pepper or Capsicum has a very unique flavor and renders a beautiful and distinct flavor to any dish it is used in. I use it alot in my kitchen. Today, I bring to you a delicious rice preparation using Bell Peppers. It can be prepared with left over rice (although I often cook rice just to make this rice dish) and makes a great lunch box option.
INGREDIENTS:
Note: All measurements are based on the US measuring cup and spoon sizes where 1 cup = 235 ml
Cooked (and cooled) rice (You can use left over rice): 4 cups
- Bell Pepper / Capsicum (finely chopped) : 1.5 cups
- Onion (finely chopped) : 3/4 cup
- Ginger (finely grated) : 1 tbsp
- Garlic (finely grated) : 1 tbsp
- Oil : 2 tbsp
- Cinnamon / Dal chini : 1 inch stick
- Cumin seeds / Jeera : 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper : 1/2 tsp
- Cloves / Lavang : 4
- Cardamom / Elaichi : 2
- Bay leaf / Tej patta : 1
- Star anise : 1 (optional)
- Cashews : 8-10
- Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder : 1/4 tsp - 1/2 tsp (Adjust according to taste)
- Garam masala powder : 1 tsp
- Coriander powder : 1 tsp
- Salt as per taste
- Fresh Cilantro / Coriander leaves (Finely chopped) : 1/2 cup
PROCEDURE:
- Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. When hot, add the cashews, Cinnamon, cardamom, blackpepper, cloves , star anise and bay leaf. When the cashews have slightly changed color, add the cumin seeds.
- When the cumin seeds start to splutter, add the onion, ginger and farlic. Mix well.
- When the onion turns translucent, add the capsicum / bell pepper. Sprinkle some salt. Also add the dry masalas : Turmeric powder, red chilli powder, Coriander powder and garam masala. Mix well. Cover and cook on low heat until the bell pepper has cooked.
- Add the rice. Adjust the salt (Remember , we added some salt in the beginning). Mix gently.
- Add the chopped coriander leaves / cilantro.
- Mix well and serve hot with raita or yogurt of your choice.
Note:
You can use left over rice for this dish. If cooking rice freshly for this dish then cook and spread it in a large plate. Cool completely and then use it in the recipe.
i like the flavor of capsicum in my rice dishes..
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ReplyDeleteThis is another favourite and quick dish I make especially with leftover rice....lovely share!!
ReplyDeleteYou showed a rice dish, I love you Subha. I love this rice dish superbly.
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