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Capsicum Rice & Carrot Raita

Also known as Capsicum, raita · Veg · Rice dishes, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Rice dishesChutneys, Podis & Pickles

Total25 min
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Serves2
Per serving598 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Lunchbox

Capsicum Rice & Carrot Raita

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Capsicum rice tossed with a ground powder of roasted dals, spices, peanuts and sesame, served with carrot raita. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 25 minutes, video.

Ingredients

19 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • Coriander SeedsCoriander Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • SaltSalt2.5 tsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powderfor garnish
  • Cooked RiceCooked Rice2 cup
  • CurdCurd1 cup
  • CarrotCarrot, Grated40 grams
  • PeanutsPeanuts2 tbsp
  • Black Sesame SeedsBlack Sesame Seeds1 tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1 tsp
  • Chana DalChana Dal1 tsp
  • AsafoetidaAsafoetida1 tsp
  • Urad Dal (split)Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
  • CuminCumin½ tsp
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns1 tsp
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli4
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • OnionOnion70 grams
  • Green CapsicumGreen Capsicum70 grams

Contains: milk, groundnut, wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy598kcal1196kcal
Protein15g30g
Carbohydrate69g138g
Fat31g61g
Fibre7.9g16g
Sugar10g21g

Cookd masalas for green capsicum

Method

  1. 1

    In a pan, dry roast the peanuts and sesame seeds and let it cool.

    PeanutsBlack Sesame Seeds

  2. 2

    In the same pan, add oil, channa dal, urad dal, dry red chili, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, asafoetida and saute for a few minutes until it turns out aromatic. Once it cools down, transfer it to a mixer jar and coarsely blend it along with the roasted peanuts and sesame seeds.

    Coriander SeedsSunflower OilChana DalAsafoetidaUrad Dal (split)CuminBlack PeppercornsDry Red Chilli

  3. 3

    In a pan, add oil, onion, capsicum and saute for a few minutes. Now add turmeric powder, salt and mix it well. Now cover and cook it for 5 minutes on a medium flame.

    Turmeric PowderSaltSunflower OilOnionGreen Capsicum

  4. 4

    Now add the blended powder and saute for a few minutes. Now add the cooked rice and saute for a few minutes.

    Cooked Rice

  5. 5

    In a bowel add one cup of curd. Add the carrot, salt and mix it well.

    SaltKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCurdCarrot

Before you start

How long does Capsicum Rice & Carrot Raita take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Capsicum Rice & Carrot Raita serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Capsicum Rice & Carrot Raita vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Capsicum Rice & Carrot Raita spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Capsicum Rice & Carrot Raita?
2 cup Cooked Rice, 70 grams Green Capsicum, 40 grams Carrot, 1 cup Curd, 70 grams Onion, 4 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Capsicum Rice & Carrot Raita?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Capsicum Rice & Carrot Raita?
About 598 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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