Recipe of CORN CAPSICUM PULAV
Easy corn capsicum pulav is a one-pot dish that is filling and flavorsome. It can be accompanied with curd, curd raita, and papads. Relish this colorful and fragrant dish and cook it up!!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- ¾ cup Onion chopped
- 1 cup Green Capsicum
- ¾ cup Corn kernels
- 1- inch Ginger piece finely chopped
- 3-4 cloves minced Garlic
- 1 finely chopped Green chili
- ½ tsp Garam masala powder
- ½ tsp Chilli powder
FOR THE SEASONING
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds jeera seeds
- 1 Bay leaf optional
Instructions
- Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 minutes.
- Drain the water completely.
- Fry the rice in a tsp of butter for a few minutes.
- Cook rice adding 2 cups of water, a little salt, 1 clove, and a small piece of cinnamon.
- This is just to add flavor to the rice and it is optional.
- Cook corn kernels adding little salt till soft. You can use any corn. I have used American sweet corn.
- Heat oil, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, when cumin sizzles, add chopped onions, ginger, garlic, green chili and saute until onions turn translucent.
- Then add capsicum, garam masala, chili powder, and cook for a few minutes. Do not overcook the capsicums.
How to proceed with corn capsicum rice.
- Add cooked corn and salt needed. (remember we have added salt to the rice and corn, so add salt accordingly).
- Simmer and cook for a few minutes until everything gets blended well.
Nutrition
Calories: 1078kcalCarbohydrates: 208gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 434mgPotassium: 987mgFiber: 13gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 977IUVitamin C: 147mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 5mg
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