Red Bell Pepper Rice

Red Bell Pepper Rice - Nandini Kini


INGREDIENTS:
1 cup basmati rice
5 tsp ghee or oil
2 medium size sliced onions
2 tblsp finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tsp Kitchen King Masala
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
2 cloves/lavang
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander leaves
2 tsp lime juice

FOR THE PASTE:
In 1/2 tsp oil roast 3 tblsp bell pepper and grind with little coriander leaves,2 green chillies,1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 1 tomato

PROCEDURE:In cooker heat ghee or oil and add cloves and sliced onion
Saute it for 5 minutes
Add masala and fry for 5 minutes
Put chopped bell pepper,turmeric powder,red chilli powder and Kitchen king masala and fry for 2 minutes
Add washed rice and saute for 3 minutes
Put salt,lime juice and 1 1/2 cups water and close the lid
After 2 whistles switch off the gas
When steam is released open the lid ,add chopped coriander leaves and gently mix the rice with a fork and serve hot with any raita