Name: Spicy Indian Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 green chili, slit lengthwise; 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/4 cup peas; 1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped; 1/4 cup bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 tbsp oil or ghee; Salt to taste; Fresh coriander leaves, for garnishing

Spicy Indian Rice Recipe

Tamera Brim Modified: August 2, 2024

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How To Make Spicy Indian Rice

A flavorful and spicy rice dish that is packed with Indian spices and aromatic flavors.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 green chili, slit lengthwise
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander powder
1/4 cup peas
1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tbsp oil or ghee
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves, for garnishing

Instructions

Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak in water for 30 minutes.
In a pan, heat oil or ghee and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Cook for a minute.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
Add all the spices – turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add peas, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan. Mix well with the spices and vegetables.
Add 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
Once the water starts boiling, cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.