Capsicum Masala Rice

Delicious and satisfying one pot meals are perfect for a lunch box or when you don’t have much time to cook and most important, you have to wash just one pot at the end! This capsicum masala rice is one such quick and easy, yet tasty one pot meal. Crunchy capsicums and freshly ground spice blend peps up the flavor of this spicy rice dish.

Roasted peanuts in the spice blend gives a beautiful nutty flavor to the rice while the tempering of curry leaves and asafoetida lends out a beautiful aroma . The masala is spicy, so reduce the amount of chiilies in the spice powder when making for kids. Also this is a ‘no onion no garlic’ recipe, so its perfect to make during festival days. If you have cooked rice or left over rice ready, this can be made in a jiffy, as there is not much chopping or sauteing. Serve this spicy capsicum masala rice with a raita of your choice and papad.

Capsicum Masala Rice

Spicy rice dish with capsicum combined with a fresh blend of roasted peanuts and spices
Servings 3
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 large capsicum cut into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp gingelly oil
  • Salt to taste

For the spice powder

  • ½ inch cinnamon
  • 4 dried red chillies
  • 1 ½ tbsp raw peanuts
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp chana dal
  • 1 tsp split urad dal
  • 1 tsp jeera / cumin
  • ¼ methi / fenugreek seeds

To temper

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp split urad dal
  • 1-2 dried red chillies broken
  • ¼ tsp asafoetida / hing / kaayam
  • 1 sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the rice for 10-15 minutes. Add 2 cups of water and cook the rice. Spread the rice on a plate and allow to cool.
  • Dry roast all the ingredients for the spice powder over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes. Cool and then grind to a fine powder.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil and add mustard seeds. Once it crackles, add urad dal, red chillies, hing and curry leaves. Fry till dal turns golden.
  • Then add the capsicum and saute for 3-4 minutes. The capsicum should be soft but still crunchy in texture.
  • Add the spice powder, salt and fry for a minute. Then add cooked rice, remaining oil and gently combine everything.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of red chillies according to your spice level.
  • Make sure rice is not overcooked and each grain is separated.
  • Do not over cook the capsicum. The crunchiness should be retained.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

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  1. I will happily finish that yummy looking rice bowl…

  2. Capsicum masala rice looks inviting and yummy.

  3. delicious rice recipe….

  4. Lovely capsicum masala rice !

  5. It is one of the common rice items I prepare.. I love the flavor of capsicum.. The clicks are fantabulous!

  6. wow… love the color of the rice… i would be a happy person to have that!!!

  7. Awesome interplay of flavors. For sure this rice dish will be a sell out in my house because almost all meals begins with it.

  8. Love the color of the rice and the capsicum shining on it

  9. Looks so inviting..nice clicks !!

  10. Flavorful one pot meal.

  11. very inviting and flavorful rice, looks delicious….

  12. looks so yummy.. Perfect fit for lunch box

  13. Love ur recipe and clicks

  14. Flavorful and delicious rice

  15. Very flavorful and yummy rice

  16. Delicious and very colourful rice.

  17. love tis flavorful one..

  18. Tempting and yummy rice recipe

  19. delicious looking and satisfying one pot meal….neat presentation

  20. Very interesting and flavorful one pot meal.
    Lovely clicks.
    Thanks for sharing.

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