Capscium Pulao - Easy Bell Pepper Rice
This flavorful pulao uses Capsicum as its core ingredient. Easy , effortless and worth making it a regular meal
Servings: 3
Calories: 367kcal
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker or Instant Pot
Ingredients
- ½ cup basmati rice
- ½ cup bell peppers finely chopped (mixed colours)
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 cup onions thinly sliced (about 2 large), for frying
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 1 cardamom
- 1 mace
- Salt to taste
- 4 tbsp oil divided
- ¾ cup water
- For the paste
- 2 tbsp grated coconut
- 1 tsp poppy seeds soaked
- 2 green chillies
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Instructions
- Soak the poppy seeds in warm water. Rinse the rice and soak it separately.
- Fry the sliced onions in 2 tbsp oil until crisp and golden. Set aside.
- Blend the coconut, chillies, poppy seeds and ¼ cup water into a smooth paste.
- Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in the same pan and fry the whole spices.
- Add the chopped onion and peppers. Sauté until the onion is light brown.
- Add the drained rice, paste, salt and ¾ cup water. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice and top with the fried onions. Serve hot.
For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes
Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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