Bell Pepper Masala Rice

Ingredients:

2 cups Basmati rice (cooked)

1 1/2 Bell pepper (any color-diced)

1/2tsp Garam masala powder

1tbsp Coriander seeds

4 dry red chilli

2tbsp peanuts

1/2tsp Cumin seeds

1tsp urad dal

1/2tsp mustard seeds

6-7 curry leaves

Cilantro

2tbsp butter or ghee

Salt

How to:

• In a pan, dry roast the following in the same order: dry red chilli, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, urad dal, peanuts and finally curry leaves.
• Now let the mixture cool and coarse grind it. To the mixture, add garam masala and mix well.

• In a skillet, heat butter and add the bell peppers along with salt and saute.

• Careful not to overcook. Add the ground mixture and cook for 2-3 mins.

• Now transfer the cooked rice with the bell pepper masala and mix well.
• Finally garnish with cilantro.

If you are having a party at home, this flavored rice is a definite hit.

Sending this dish to the event 'Dish Name Starts with: B' hosted by Akila.