Capsicum Bath
Ingredients Needed:
For the Ground Masala
Dry Red Chilies – 7 to 8
Chana Dal – 1 tsp
Coriander Seeds – 1 tsp
Cloves – 5 to 6
Cinnamon sticks – 1
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Peppercorns – 1 tsp
Sesame Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Bay Leaf – 1
Coconut grated – 2 tsbp
Oil -1 tsp
Roast all ingredients in oil, cool and grind to a smooth powder.
For the Capsicum Masala
Capsicum cubed – 2 cups
Oil – 2 tbsp
Mustard, Urad Dal – 1/2 tsp
Peanuts – 2 tsp
Curry leaves handful
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder a pinch
Salt to taste
Heat oil in a nonstick pan, temper with curry leaves, mustard, Urad dal, peanuts and capsicum cubes.
Sprinkle turmeric powder, salt, combine everything and simmer for the capsicum to get cooked. This takes about 5 to 7 mins of stirring.
Ensure the capsicum is soft and well cooked, still firm.
For assembling the Rice
Cooked Rice – 2 cups
Capsicum Masala
Ground spice powder
Take the cooked rice in a wide bowl. Add the capsicum masala over it, fluff it well.
Then add the ground spice powder, combine everything gently with a fork.
Ensure all the grains are well coated. Let the flavors steep in.
Serve with papad and raita. Mostly this is just fine with papad.
Notes
Make sure Rice is just cooked and not too mushy.
This rice tastes best when cooked and prepared at least few hours ahead.
Make this spicy as this tastes best on its own.
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11 comments
Valli such a flavorful recipe. After frankie and vegetable, it is lovely to see a rice dish using peppers! Great pick.
Masala powder looks spicy and am sure spice lovers would love this rice. Mouthwatering !!
Can smell the flavor of this inviting dish,love capsicum in rice.
Mmmm! VAlli drooling here. Love teh bhat
Looks very tempting valli. We love capsicum in any form and I love to eat it raw too! !
Interesting ! I do add capsicum to my pulaos , but just capsicum , never !
Like this version , must be flavorful .
Love this spicy and delicious looking pepper rice. Actually I love any dish that has peanuts in it.
This bhat as we call it was made by my cousin for me. It was delicious. Must revive my memories of it again. Thanks for reminding me.
This is one of my favorite and go to lunch box rice dish. Love the flavors.
I can just smell the sesame seeds flavour by looking at it. Yummy…..
what a flavorful combo – you should try eating it raw especially if you can get the red ones – they are much sweeter