Capsicum rice is very simple to make lunch box recipe. We all love this rice very much. I make this weekly once for kids lunch box and for hubby's lunch box too. Try out this easy and quick lunch box capsicum rice recipe. Check out my full collection of easy lunch box recipes.
Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 25 Mins |Serves: 2-3
Basmati rice | raw rice 1 cup
Capsicum 1 meidum size
Onion 1
Peanuts 1 tbslp (optional)
Sambar powder 3 tsp
Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Salt as needed
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Oil 1 tblsp
Coriander leaves few
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Method:
Capsicum rice recipe
Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 25 Mins |Serves: 2-3Basmati rice | raw rice 1 cup
Capsicum 1 meidum size
Onion 1
Peanuts 1 tbslp (optional)
Sambar powder 3 tsp
Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Salt as needed
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Oil 1 tblsp
Coriander leaves few
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Method:
- Wash the rice and soak it in water for 15 mins.
- Cook the rice by adding 1 1/2 cups of water and half the salt.
- When it is done, spread it in a plate and allow it to cool completely.
- Heat a kadai and add the oil.
- Throw in the cumin seeds,when it splutters add ginger garlic paste.
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- Throw in the chopped onions.
- Fry till golden brown .
- Add the Sambar powder, turmeric powder and salt to it and saute for a few minutes.
- Finally add the kitchen king masala and the chopped capsicums and mix well.
- After a minute, switch off the flame.
- Make sure the capsicum should not be overcooked.
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- Gently mix the rice to it.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve with onion raitha.
