Capsicum Rice Recipe
Capsicum Rice
Capsicum Rice or Vangi Bath is an ideal lunch box dish. The ingredient list may be long. But it is very easy to prepare. Try and let me know!
Ingredients:
- Basmathi Rice - 1 Cup
- Capsicum/Green Bell Pepper - 1 Big
- Oil - 3 tbsp
- Ghee - 1 tbsp (optional)
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Salt - as needed
- Coriander leaves - to garnish
- Seasonings:
- Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
- Urud Dal - 1 tsp
- Curry leaves - a few
- Red Chillies - 2
- Cashews - a few (optional)
- Hing - 1/4 tsp
- Roast in 1/4 tsp ghee and powder:
- Jeera - 1/2 tsp
- Pepper - 1/2 tsp (optional)
- Red chillies - 4
- Urud Dal - 1 tsp
- Channa Dal - 1 tsp
- Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp
- Cloves - 4
- Cinnamon - 1 inch stick
- Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp
Method:
Cook basmathi rice in 2 cups of water. The grains should be separate. Set aside.
Roast the ingredients listed above to golden brown and powder.
Heat oil/ghee in a pan.
Do the seasoning.
When mustard seeds crackle, add chopped capsicum. Sprinkle salt and turmeric powder.
Fry till capsicum turns soft.
Gently add rice and roasted powder and toss well.
Add salt.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Have it with raitha or chips.
Note: You may also saute a handful of chopped onions with capsicum for more flavor.