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Capsicum Masala Rice

By Wednesday, January 20, 2016 , ,

Ingredients:

  1. Cooked Rice - 3 cups
  2. Capsicum(any colour of your choice) - 2, cubed
  3. Onion - 1 , cubed
  4. Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
  5.  Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  6. Cardamom - 2 nos
  7. Cloves - 2 nos
  8. Cinnamon - 1 inch stick
  9. Peanuts - 3 tbsp
  10. Urad dal - 1 tbsp
  11. Grated coconut - 2 tbsp
  12. Whole black pepper  - 1 tsp
  13. Dry red chilli - 1
  14. Ghee/oil - 1.5
  15. Salt - as needed
  16. Coriander leaves - for garnishing
Preparation:

  • Dry roast peanuts, urad dal, cinnamon stick, grated coconut,whole black pepper and dry red chilli in a pan under low flame until golden brown .Switch off the flame . Let it cool completely and grind into a fine powder;Set aside.
  • Heat ghee/oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.Let it splutter.Add cardamom and cloves; Fry for few seconds. Add in cubed onion along with  ginger garlic paste and saute until the onion turns translucent.
  • To this, add cubed capsicum and cook for 3-4 minutes.Add enough salt,mix well and switch off the flame.
  • Add this capsicum mixture along with the  ground masala to the cooked rice .Mix everything well .Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with raita, pickle or any gravy of your choice.



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