Cheesy Pepper Rice
This rice is so easy and quick to make. . . It is for all my jain fans who can enjoy this rice dish made with bellpeppers, cheese and spices. Worth a try !
Prep Time
15minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Prep Time
15minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
For The Rice
Other Ingredients
Instructions
For the rice
  1. Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes and drain well.
  2. Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the rice and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add 3 cups of hot water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the rice is cooked, while stirring occasionally. Drain out any excess water if remaining.
How to proceed
  1. Roast the red chillies in a non-stick pan for a few minutes. Remove from the frying pan and pound in a mortar-pestle (khalbatta) to a coarse powder.
  2. Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the capsicum and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the prepared red chilli powder and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked rice and mix well.
  5. Add the salt, mix well and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the cheese, mix well and cook for 1 more minute.
  7. Serve immediately garnished with cheese.