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Capsicum Rice Recipe

Capsicum rice recipe is a delicious and easy rice recipe for lunch box. You can make this delicious bell pepper rice in 15 minutes easily. Serve warm with raita or pack in lunchbox for toddlers and kids
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked and cooled rice
  • 3 tablespoons oil or butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1.5 cups chopped capsicums
  • salt to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper powder 15 black peppercorns powdered
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook and cool the rice thoroughly.

  • Heat a pan with 3 tablespoons butter or oil. Add bay leaf, cloves and cumin seeds. Saute well.
  • Add finely chopped onions and saute till soft.
  • Next add chopped capsicums. Add salt, pepper powder and mix well.
  • Saute in high flame for 8-10 minutes.
  • Add cooked and cooled rice and toss gently.
  • Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with raita.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 221kcal