Capsicum Rice is a very colourful and falvourful rice dish which can be made for lunch box and even for a huge crowd. Capsicum rice is very rich in flavour, colourful and is a very tasty rice variety. The flavour and taste of capsicum makes this dish liked by people of all age groups. Capsicum has health benefits too. Capsicum is used to treat upset stomach, dirrohea, high cholesterol and prevents heart disease. As the capsicum has medical benefits, this dish can be included in our day to day cooking if possible. This articles gives step by step guide for preparation of Capsicum rice.
Ingredients
- Basmati rice - ⅔ cup
- Oil - 1 ½ tablespoons
- Cinnamon stick - 1 inch piece
- Cloves - 2
- Bay leaf - 1
- Green cardamom - 2
- Cumin seeds - ½ teaspoon
- Fennel seeds - ½ teaspoon
- Onion - ½ cup, sliced
- Ginger paste - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
- Green bell pepper (Capsicum) - ½ cup, sliced
- Red bell pepper - ½ cup, sliced
- Tomato - ⅓ cup, sliced
- Red chili powder - 1 ½ teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - to taste
- Garam masala - ½ teaspoon
- Yogurt - ⅓ cup
- Water - 1 cup
Method of preparation
- wash the rice and soak for 20 minutes. Meanwhile chop veggies. Drain the soaked rice and keep it aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan. Once hot add whole spices and saute for a minute.
- Then add cumin seeds and fennel seeds, let them sizzle.
- Then cook onions in it for 2 minutes.
- Mix in ginger paste and garlic paste, cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomatoes and both peppers. Also mix in spice powders with salt.
- Mix in yogurt.
- Add soaked rice and water. mix well.
- Cover the pan and cook for 18-20 minutes. Then let it rest covered for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes open the cover, fluff up the rice with fork and serve.
The CApsicum rice can be a good dish for lunch box for kids as well as adults.
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