Capsicum Pulao Recipe | How to make Capsicum Pulao

Capsicum Pulao Recipe

Capsicum Pulao is a quick and healthy lunch box recipe for both kids and adults which can also be added to the lunch or dinner menu for any surprising guests. basically it is prepared with cooked rice mixed with bell pepper and other spices and herbs. a spicy and tasty masala rice recipe that is basically prepared from sliced bell peppers and roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. this rice recipe can be easily prepared in a jiffy with freshly cooked rice or even with leftover rice. apart from lunch boxes, this crunchy pulao recipe is best suited for kitty parties and potluck parties too.

Ingredients:

• 2 cup basmati rice

• 1 tablespoon black pepper

• 4 clove

• 4 tablespoon refined oil

• 1 cup broccoli

• 2 green cardamom

• 6 cup water

• 2 cup capsicum (green pepper)

• 4 cloves garlic

• 2 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1-inch cinnamon stick

• 2 tablespoon cashews

• salt as required

• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder

For Garnishing

• 1 handful spring onions

Recipe:

• Step 1 Soak rice and a make cashew-garlic paste

  To prepare this pulao recipe, wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes. Next, add cashews, peeled garlic cloves, black pepper in a grinder jar, and then grind them to a fine paste. If you want, you can add a little water in it.

• Step 2 Cook rice with whole spices

  Next, place a large pan over medium heat and add water to it. Once the water is boiled, add rice to it. Then, add salt, green cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves in the rice, and cook until the rice becomes soft. When the rice is cooked drain the extra water and keep it aside. (Note: You can add more water to the pan.)

• Step 3 Prepare the masala for pulao

  Now, for the pulao, put a pan over medium flame and heat oil in it. When the oil is hot enough, and add cumin seeds in it. When the seeds start crackling, add the cashew-garlic paste in it and saute for a minute.

• Step 4 Cook the veggies in the masala

  When the masala is done, add chopped capsicum and broccoli florets it. Stir and cook them for 2 minutes and quickly add garam masala powder and salt in it. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

• Step 5 Your pulao is ready

  Now, add cooked rice to the veggies and stir nicely. Mix all the ingredients well and cook for 2-5 minutes. Once the pulao is ready, garnish with spring onions and serve hot. You can pair this Capsicum pulao with any curry of your choice or you can have them as it is.