Capsicum Pulao

"Capsicum Pulao"

PREP TIME

30 mins

COOK TIME

15 mins

TOTAL TIME

45 mins

capsicum pulao - easy aromatic capsicum pulao.

AUTHOR: Abhinav

RECIPE TYPE: main

CUISINE: north indian

SERVES: 2-3

INGREDIENTS (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

• 1 cup basmati rice or 200 grams basmati rice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 green cardamoms
• 2 cloves
• ½ inch cinnamon
• 2 small tejpatta or 1 medium to large tejpatta
• 2 single strands of mace
• 1 medium onion, sliced or ½ cup sliced onions
• 75 to 80 grams capsicum, 2 medium capsicum, ¾ cup sliced capsicum
• 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• 4 to 5 drops of lemon juice
• 1.75 cups water
• salt as required

INSTRUCTIONS

1. rinse 1 cup basmati rice very well in water. then soak rice in water for 30 minutes. later drain and keep the rice aside.
2. meanwhile when the rice is soaking, slice the onions thinly. also slice the capsicum.
3. heat 2 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker. add the whole spices - cumin seeds, green cardamoms, cloves, inch cinnamon, tejpatta, strands of mace. saute till the spices crackle and become fragrant.
4. then add the sliced onions.
5. stir very well and saute till the onions become golden.
6. now add the sliced capsicum and chopped coriander leaves.
7. stir very well and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
8. add the rice. stir and saute for a minute.
9. pour water and season with salt. also add 3 to 4 drops of lemon juice. stir.
10. cover the pressure cooker with its lid and pressure cook the rice on a medium to high flame for 2 to 3 whistles.
11. when the pressure falls down on its own, open the lid and gently fluff the capsicum rice.
12. serve capsicum pulao hot with some curry dish or a dal.