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Capsicum Palak Rice

Revathi Palani
Capsicum Palak Rice is a quick, easy and delicious Indian style rice entree perfect to pack for the lunchbox. It is highly nutritive too.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Rice
  • 2 Tbsp Oil
  • ½ tsp Jeera
  • 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 small Red Capsicum / Bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Salt (adjust per taste)
  • ⅛ tsp Turmeric powder

To grind

  • 2 Cups Spinach
  • ¼ Cup Coriander leaves
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • ¼ inch Ginger piece
  • 2 Green chilli (adjust per taste)
  • ¼ cup Water

Instructions
 

  • First cook the rice as per preferred method and keep aside.
  • Add all the ingredients listed under "To grind" to a mixie/blender. Grind to a smooth paste.

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  • Heat a large pan with oil. Add the jeera and once it starts to change color, add the onion. Saute until translucent. Now, add the bell pepper and saute for 1 min.

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  • Add the ground spinach paste to the pan. Add the salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and saute in medium flame until it thickens up and the raw flavor of the ginger, garlic and green chilli is gone.

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  • Finally add the cooked rice and mix well until the spinach masala coats the rice well. Turn off the flame.

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  • Serve hot.

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Notes | FAQ

- Any bell pepper / capsicum should be good for this recipe. I chose red just for the color.