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Bell Pepper Indian style dish, Bell Pepper Rice, Brown Basmathi Rice, Capsicum Masala, Capsicum Masala Rice, Capsicum Rice, Easy lunchbox recipe, Indian rice variety
Had been thinking of posting this for a long time, finally today I got to post this. Simple and easy rice variety. I usually prepare this masala earlier and store it in fridge. So it is easy and fast to pack up lunch in the morning.
Ingredients:
Rice : 1 cup cooked ( I have used Brown Basmathi Rice, any kind can be used)
Bell Pepper/Capsicum : 1 large
Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
Oil : 1 teaspoon
Onion : 1/4 of a large
Ginger Garlic Paste : 1/2 teaspoon
Grated Coconut : 1 tablespoon
To Grind:
Coriander Seeds : 1 1/2 tablespoons
Channa dal : 1 1/1 tablespoons
Urad dal : 1 tablespoon
Cumin Seeds : 1/2 tablespoon
Fennel Seeds : 1/2 tablespoon
Black Pepper : 1 teaspoon
Fenugreek Seeds : 1/8 teaspoon
Red Chili : 3 to 4
Sesame Seeds : 1 teaspoon
Oil : 1 tablespoon
Method:
- Add 1 tablespoon oil in a pan, when it is hot roast all the items in to grind separately. You can roast it together as well, but separately you can roast it better. Let it cool and then grind it to a fine powder.
- You can store this masala for later use in an air tight container in fridge.
- Cook rice and let it cool.
- Chop capsicum, onion to large chunks.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large pan. When hot add onions , ginger garlic paste and saute it for 2 to 3 mins.
- Next add the capsicum chunks and saute for 3 to 4 mins.
- Next add the grind powder(around 1 1/2 tablespoon), salt, coconut and mix well.
- Saute for another 2 to 3 mins.
- Once the capsicum gets cooked well, add the rice and mix well. Now the heat should be in low.
- Once everything gets mixed stop and serve with any raita.
Chitra Jagadish said:
Am a huge fan of capsicum masala rice and your version looks flavoursome Malar. …yummmm
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Malar said:
Thanks Chitra 🙂 Yeah I have seen posts in your blog as well 🙂
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Chitra Jagadish said:
🙂 🙂
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Charanya said:
One vegetable my mum failed to make me fall in love with. Any other substitution suggestions?
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Malar said:
Hey Charu, try with eggplant…That also tastes too good 🙂
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Charanya said:
So this is like vaangibaath? I will try capsicum but will chop it really really fine. So I don’t get the taste 🙂 also, I haven’t forgotten about mandi yet. On my to do list. It’s super awesome that you cook every morning. I did it for a month and gave up :p
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Malar said:
Charanya, yes similar to Vaangibath…Yeah you can try it by chopping very fine, hopefully you will like it 🙂 Do try it dear, mandi is my favorite 😀 Charu I just have this work to do , so I can make myself engaged 🙂 and not get depressed that no work 😛
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Charanya said:
I think making a meal for your loved one is worth more than any money 🙂 I have been working and just learning how to balance work and family (just us). I think you’re amazing ❤
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Malar said:
Yes dear, that is very true!!! Sometimes I do feel low about it, yet I enjoy this phase as well 🙂 Thank you so much for cheering me up 🙂 ❤
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Traditionally Modern Food said:
🙂 Malar now I could relate the meaning for that “both” you told:-) looks delicious.. Should try this way
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Malar said:
🙂 yes dear 🙂 try this way as well…
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swathi said:
Delicious bell pepper rice Malar easy to make.
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Malar said:
Thanks Swathi 🙂
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srividhya said:
Nice and easy 🙂
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Malar said:
Thanks Sri 🙂
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noodlesforthoughts said:
looks really nice and comforting…
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Malar said:
Thank you 🙂
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Lori said:
I really like what you have done with the rice Malar! Hugs!
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Malar said:
Thank you very much Lori 🙂 Hugs !!
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spiceinthecity said:
Yum, one of my favorite quick meals 🙂
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Malar said:
Mine too Naina 🙂
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sindhoooo said:
Looks great! Thinking of giving a try… How about adding some other vegetables? Have you tried?
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Malar said:
Sindhu, brinjal also goes well with this… Similar to vaangi bath, give it a try 🙂
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sindhoooo said:
Thank you! Sure!
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Malar said:
🙂
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coconutcraze said:
This recipe sounds good! I am sure it tastes lovely too!
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Malar said:
Thank you , this tastes yum too 🙂
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Chhapan Bhog said:
Wow… I am so bored with my regular rice recipes.. This definitely sounds interesting.. Will. Give it a try… 🙂
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My Masala Life said:
Oh yum that does look like a good lunch
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Malar said:
Thanks Tina 🙂
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Lori said:
Hi Malar! Wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! ❤ Here is the link to follow if you want to participate:
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Malar said:
Aww Thank you very much Lori 🙂 I am very excited to see this 🙂
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