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Capsicum Rice (Capsicum Pulao) Recipe (with Step by Step Photos)

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Pulao, Rice

हिन्दीગુજરાતી
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Capsicum Rice or Capsicum Pulao, a quick and easy to make spicy rice dish, is perfect way to bring a change to your routine rice dishes. Unlike other Pulao Recipes, this recipe uses a approach of sautéing the soaked Basmati Rice with sliced capsicum, onion, curd and other basic spices and then steam cooking it in pressure cooker. This process results in deeply flavorful and aromatic rice. This Capsicum Rice Recipe uses a pressure cooker but you can also use a pan (with a lid) if you are more comfortable with that. Enjoy it with plain curd or any type of Raita and Chutney for lunch, dinner and even pack it in the lunchbox.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2 servings
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Capsicum Rice (Capsicum Pulao) Recipe In Hindi (हिन्दी में पढ़े)
Capsicum Rice (Capsicum Pulao) Recipe In Gujarati (ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો)
Ingredients:
2/3 cup Basmati Rice (long grained rice)
3/4 cup sliced Capsicum (bell pepper)
1½ tablespoons Oil
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
2 Cloves
1 Green Cardamom
1 small piece of Cinnamon
1 Bay Leaf
1 medium Onion, chopped or sliced (approx. 1/3 cup)
1/4 cup Curd (plain yogurt), optional
1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, optional
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder, optional
1 1/3 cup Water
2 tablespoons chopped Coriander Leaves, for garnishing
Note: Nowadays, capsicum is available in different colors like green, red, yellow and orange. Each one tastes slightly different compared to other. You can either use only green capsicum or different colored capsicums according to the availability and your choice.
Directions:
  1. step-1
    Wash the rice in water for 3-4 times and soak them in water for 20 minutes.
  2. step-2
    Take a 2-3 liter capacity pressure cooker or a pan with lid. Heat 1½ tablespoons oil over medium flame in it for sauteing the spices. Add 1-teaspoon cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add 2-cloves, 1-green cardamom, a small piece of cinnamon and a bay leaf. Sauté them for few seconds.
  3. step-3
    Add finely chopped onion and sauté until onion turns light pink.
  4. step-4
    Add sliced capsicum and salt (adjust only for capsicums). We have used Red and Green capsicums in this recipe but you can use either only green capsicum or different colored capsicums according to your choice and availability.
  5. step-5
    Mix well and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  6. step-6
    Add soaked rice and sauté for 2 minutes.
  7. step-7
    Add 1/4 cup plain curd, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder and 1-teaspoon coriander powder.
  8. step-8
    Mix well and cook for a minute.
  9. step-9
    Add 1 & 1/3 cup water and salt. Mix well.
  10. step-10
    Close the cooker with a lid and cook for 2-whistles over medium flame. (If you are using a pan, bring the mixture to a boil over medium flame, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes over low flame. Don’t open the lid in between or the rice may not cook properly.)
  11. step-11
    Turn off the flame. Let the pressure come down naturally. Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Capsicum rice is now ready for serving. Serve it with mint raita or plain curd and enjoy.
Tips and Variations:
  • Use red, green, yellow, and orange capsicums to make it look tempting.
  • You can make Capsicum Rice with leftover steamed rice too! Follow steps 1 to 5, skip the step-6 and add cooked rice in step-7 and mix well.
  • Add 1/4 cup frozen green peas or 1/4 cup sweet corn kernels in step-5 for variation.
  • If you are making this for kid’s lunchbox, do not add red chilli powder in Step-7.
Taste: Mild spicy and flavorful
Serving Ideas:  Serve capsicum rice with your choice of raita or plain curd in the dinner. It’s a perfect combo for lunchbox when served with mint raita.

Author: Foram

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5 Comments


Jan 07, 2021 by Madhu
Good for kids because of mild flavor. Definitely peas are recommended.
4 rating just because the other capsicum rice recipes with peanuts I tried had more strong flavor.
Nov 20, 2020 by Padmini
It's okay ....was not a great recipe...
Jun 29, 2017 by Mamta
I just love your blog . I tried this today and it turned out really good .. My daughter really loved it . Am going to try many more recipes from your blog soon. Thank you.

May 27, 2017 by Ritesh
I tried it today, it turned out really delicious..thank you so much for sharing..
Apr 11, 2017 by Amanda
It was okay. I would reduce the quantity of cumin seeds. Sorry; probably won't make again.

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