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Capsicum Pulao | Capsicum Rice

Capsicum Pulao or Rice is a simple and quick lunch box dish with capsicum as the main ingredient.It tastes good with Raita and Chips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 237kcal
Author: sharmila kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Cooked Rice
  • 1 cup Capsicum
  • 1 Onion
  • 1.5 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • Salt as needed
  • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tbsp Ghee / Oil
  • ½ tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Cardamom
  • 6 Cashew nuts
  • 2 Green Chilli

Instructions 

  • Heat ghee or Oil in a Pan. Once its hot add Fennel seeds, Bay leaf, and Cinnamon stick. Also add cashew nut, Cardamom and slit green chilli.
  • Saute for a min and then add ginger garlic paste cook till raw smell leaves.
  • Next, add finely chopped onion and saute till they become glossy.
  • Next add chopped capsicum. Saute for a few mins let it retain its crunchy texture no need to cook fully.
  • We can add the spice powders now. I am using the basic Cumin powder , Garam Masala along with required Salt. combine and cook for a min in low flame.
  • Now add the cooked rice and combine gently.
  • Switch off the flame and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. Capsicum pulao is now ready to serve.

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Notes

Tips & Variations

  • For a healthy meal you can also use cooked quinoa or millets instead of rice. They work well.
  • Add more vegetables are even tofu / paneer if you prefer. Veggies that gets cooked quicky works well here.
  • You may add carrots , Peas, Corn they make the rich more nutritious and colorful.
  • As a variation we can also use paruppu podi , curry leaves podi for the rice.

Serving Options

Bell pepper rice goes well with raita and chips. We can also serve with chicken 65 if you are looking for non veg option. For veg option you may use paneer balls or even baby corn fries

Storing Options

We can store capcicum rice  in the fridge for 2 days. While serving heat in microwave and serve. Do not recommend freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.9g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 14.9g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 3.9g | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 13mg
Keyword Capsicum Pulao, Capsicum Rice
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