Cheesy Pepper Rice, Mexican Cheesy Pepper Rice
by Tarla Dalal
However much we might love our traditional rice-dishes like pulao , khichdi and biryani , there are times when we want to welcome dishes from other parts of the world onto our dining table! When in the mood for international cuisine, try out this delectable Cheesy Pepper Rice.
With the right combination of veggies, the rich flavour of chillies and garlic, and loads of cheese, this dish has an awesome flavour and texture that appeal to young and old alike! Enjoy this Mexican delicacy hot and fresh.
Cheesy Pepper Rice, Mexican Cheesy Pepper Rice recipe - How to make Cheesy Pepper Rice, Mexican Cheesy Pepper Rice
Soaking Time: 30 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
For The Rice
1 cup long grained rice (basmati) , soaked for 30 minutes and drained
3 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup sliced onions
3/4 cup sliced capsicum (green , red and yellow)
2 tbsp roughly chopped dry kashmiri red chillies
1 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
For the rice
- For the rice
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the rice and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
- Add 3 cups of water, mix gently and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Heat a broad non-stick pan, add the kashmiri red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Combine the sautéed red chillies, garlic and 2 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend till coarse. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the chilli-garlic coarse paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the rice, little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot garnished with cheese.
| Energy | 323 cal |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 207.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 13.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 8.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 9.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
Supper yummyy cheese rice
Very yummy and different certainly! We loved it and so did our guests??
very unique recipe!! loved it! its pleasant to look at as well. the cheese makes it really yummy!