Saturday, August 18, 2012

CAPSICUM RICE


One more kind of rice to enjoy, is Capsicum rice..
Its very easy make using capsicums or also know as bell peppers.
Here's the recipe secret-

INGREDIENTS
Cooked rice- 2 cups (200 grams)
Red bell peppers/ Capsicum- 1 big, chopped
Onions- 1/2, chopped
Red chilies-  3-4
Cumin/Jeera- 2 tb sp.
Cilantro/Coriander- 3-4 springs or to garnish
Salt to taste
Oil and mustard seeds to Saute

COOKING
1. Saute oil and mustard seeds on a hot tawa or pan. Using curry leaves is optional
2. Add red chilies and cumin, allow for 1-2 minutes to cumin seeds to turn goldenish.
3. Add onions and capsicum, mix well until capsicum is cooked. this may take 4-5 minutes and then turn off the flame
4. Add salt, rice, mix well and then garnish with cilantros before you serve. Serve with Cucumber raitha.

Serves- 3; Cooking time- 15 minutes (Excluding rice preparation time)


















HAPPY COOKING :)

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