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    Capsicum Bath | How to make Bell Pepper Mixed Rice

    Published: Jun 11, 2016 · Modified: May 20, 2021 by Srivalli · 11 Comments

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    Capsicum Bath or Capsicum Rice is an Indian Style Bell Pepper Rice. In this version, I have used green bell peppers to make this rice with a spicy lentil powder. This is a vegan mixed rice that serves as a quick meal.

    For the final day of cooking with Capsicum, I have a spicy delicious bath made with Indian spices and capsicum. This is a typical Mixed Rice version where a roasted spice powder is ground and mixed with a sauteed capsicum into cooked Rice.

    I was inspired to make this right away when Nandita posted on her Instagram and the picture was very tempting. I had to make this right away and I did on the weekend that happened soon. I made it as spicy I could manage, which is quite high, and paired it with just Raitha on the side. Of course, it was only the elders who indulged in this spicy masala bath.

    I enjoyed cooking with capsicum. Though this is a veggie that wasn't my favorite a few years ago, as expected with years passing by, I got so attached to it. There was a time when this got featured in the pizzas, I would so religiously pick it out. Now I go out of my way to get these and use it often. Still, I haven't reached the stage of eating it raw. One never knows what life has in store, I might just do it sometime!





    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 tbsp
    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 a few hours ahead.

    Make this spicy as this tastes best on its own.

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    Capsicum Bath | How to make Bell Pepper Mixed Rice

    Course Main Dish - Rice
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Ground Masala

    • 7 - 8 Dry Red Chilies
    • 1 tsp Chana Dal
    • 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
    • 5 - 6 Cloves
    • 1 Cinnamon Sticks
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1 tsp Peppercorns
    • 1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 2 tbsp Coconut grated
    • 1 tsp Cooking Oil

    For the Capsicum Masala

    • 2 cups Capsicum cubed
    • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
    • 1/2 tsp Mustard + Urad Dal
    • 2 tsp Peanuts
    • Curry Leaves handful
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • A pinch Turmeric Powder
    • Salt to taste

    For assembling the Rice

    • 2 cups Cooked Rice
    • Capsicum Masala
    • Ground Spice Powder

    Instructions

    How to make Bell Pepper Mixed Rice

    • Roast all the ingredients under Ground Masala in cooking oil, cool, and grind to a smooth powder.
    • Heat cooking 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.
    • 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 a few hours ahead.
    Make this spicy as this tastes best on its own.
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    Comments

    1. Smruti Shah says

      June 11, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      Valli such a flavorful recipe. After frankie and vegetable, it is lovely to see a rice dish using peppers! Great pick.

      Reply
    2. Usha Rao says

      June 11, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      Masala powder looks spicy and am sure spice lovers would love this rice. Mouthwatering !!

      Reply
    3. Priya Suresh says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Can smell the flavor of this inviting dish,love capsicum in rice.

      Reply
    4. Archana Potdar says

      June 12, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      Mmmm! VAlli drooling here. Love teh bhat

      Reply
    5. Priya Srinivasan says

      June 13, 2016 at 6:42 am

      Looks very tempting valli. We love capsicum in any form and I love to eat it raw too! !

      Reply
    6. vaishali sabnani says

      June 16, 2016 at 12:46 am

      Interesting ! I do add capsicum to my pulaos , but just capsicum , never !
      Like this version , must be flavorful .

      Reply
    7. Pavani N says

      June 18, 2016 at 1:21 am

      Love this spicy and delicious looking pepper rice. Actually I love any dish that has peanuts in it.

      Reply
    8. Archana Potdar says

      June 18, 2016 at 2:45 am

      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.

      Reply
    9. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      June 21, 2016 at 3:56 am

      This is one of my favorite and go to lunch box rice dish. Love the flavors.

      Reply
    10. Annu Swamy says

      June 29, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      I can just smell the sesame seeds flavour by looking at it. Yummy.....

      Reply
    11. Chef Mireille says

      June 30, 2016 at 5:55 pm

      what a flavorful combo - you should try eating it raw especially if you can get the red ones - they are much sweeter

      Reply

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