Name: Capsicum Masala Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2½ cup Cooked Rice, cold and fluffy; 1 large Green Bell Pepper, thinly sliced or diced; 1 medium Onion, thinly sliced; 1 small Tomato, finely chopped; 2 tbsp Cooking Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tbsp Split Bengal Gram, chana dal; 1 tbsp Split Black Gram (Skinless), urad dal; 10 Curry Leaves; ¼ tsp Ground Turmeric; ¾ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala; ¾ tsp Salt, to taste

25 mintotal

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: Medium

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Method

Make sure you are using cold, leftover, or completely cooled freshly cooked rice for the best texture.
Heat oil in a wide pan or kadai over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
Add the split bengal gram (chana dal) and split black gram (urad dal). Fry on low heat until the lentils turn a crisp, golden brown.
Toss in the curry leaves and sliced onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
Add the sliced green capsicum. Stir-fry on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes. You want the capsicum to cook but retain a slight crunch.
3–4 min
Add the finely chopped tomato along with turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes until the tomato softens and blends into a coarse paste.
2 min
Turn the heat down to low. Add the cold cooked rice to the pan.
Gently toss and mix the rice with the capsicum masala until every grain is evenly coated and heated through (about 2-3 minutes).
2–3 min
Remove from heat and serve hot.

How to tell it's done

Warm, distinctly spiced rice mixed with the sweet, aromatic crunch of green bell peppers and toasted lentils.

Nutrition

Per serving, from 2 servings.

478kcal

Where the calories come from

Protein10.3 g9%
Carbohydrate75.1 g62%
Fat15.4 g29%

Saturated fat: 2.4 g
Fibre: 6 g
Sodium: 886 mg
Potassium: 538 mg
Calcium: 62 mg
Iron: 2 mg

Estimated by calculation from the ingredient list, using USDA FoodData Central. Not a laboratory analysis.

Getting it right

Tip

Avoid overcooking the capsicum; retaining its slightly crisp texture adds an essential crunch that elevates this simple dish.

What to serve it with

Perfect for lunchboxes as it tastes great even at room temperature. Serve with potato chips or a crispy Papad.

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