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    Sweet mini pepper Rice | Bell pepper rice

    March 19, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 46 Comments

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     Sweet mini pepper Rice | Bell pepper rice | Kudai mulagai Sadam | variety rice with sweet pepper | Indian rice with mini pepper is a quick lunch box recipe that can be easily prepared within 20 minutes with cooked rice. Kids will love this mild sweet rice.

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    I usually prepare Capsicum rice with onion, ginger garlic paste, whole garam masala, etc. When my mom visited us she prepared Capsicum rice with curry powder, and I loved it.  I frequently use green bell peppers for preparing this but one day was out of it, and mini peppers I bought for the sandwich were in the fridge.

    Tried capsicum rice with mini peppers and we loved it. This is one of hubby’s favorite office lunches. I am sure kids will love this for school lunch.

    I have prepared the fresh spice powder but the curry powder we use for Kathirkai sadam/ Vazhakkai Podi curry can also be used.

    Check out the tasty side with capsicum and besan flour.

    Ingredients :

    Cooked Rice - 2 cups (I used regular rice but basmati rice can also be used)

    Mini Sweet peppers - 10 (I used 4 red, 4 yellow, and 2 orange, to make it colorful:-)) or use 2 capsicums (bell pepper)

    Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup

    Asafoetida - a generous pinch

    Turmeric powder - a pinch

    Salt - as needed

    Oil - 1 tsp

    To temper:

    Sesame Oil - 1/2 tsp

    Mustard seeds -1/4 tsp

    Channa dal - 1 tsp

    Curry leaves - 1 sprig

    Spice Powder:

    Channa Dal  – 1 tbsp

    Coriander seed – 1 tbsp

    Dry Red Chilli – 2 (According to your spice level)

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    How to make sweet mini pepper rice with step-by-step pictures:

    • Cook rice with 1:2 water for 2 whistles, and after the steam is naturally released, spread the rice in a wide pan
    • Dry roast all the ingredients mentioned under “Spice Powder' till they are golden brown. Switch off and set aside. Once they come to room temperature grind them without adding water
    • Add 1 tsp  of oil to the pan and saute the bell peppers  with salt, until they are cooked
    • Add 1/2 teaspoon of oil and add the mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, asafoetida, curry leaves, and peanuts till they become golden brown, and add the tempering to the cooked bell peppers and keep aside

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    • Add the cooked rice, spice powder, and peanuts to the peppers and mix well. Check for the seasoning and add salt if required.

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    • Serve the rice with any dry vegetable curry/chips

    Sweet mini pepper Rice

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    Course: Variety Rice
    Cuisine: Indian
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    Ingredients

    • Cooked Rice - 2 cups I used regular rice but basmati rice can also be used
    • Mini Sweet peppers - 10 I used 4 red, 4 yellow, and 2 orange, to make it colorful:-) or use 2 capsicums (bell pepper)
    • Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup
    • Asafoetida - a generous pinch
    • Turmeric powder - a pinch
    • Salt - as needed
    • Oil - 1 tsp

    To temper:

    • Sesame Oil - 1/2 tsp
    • Mustard seeds -1/4 tsp
    • Channa dal - 1 tsp

    Spice powder

    • Channa Dal – 1 tbsp
    • Coriander seed – 1 tbsp
    • Dry Red Chilli – 2 According to your spice level

    Instructions

    • Cook rice with 1:2 water for 2 whistles, and after the steam is naturally released, spread the rice in a wide pan
    • Dry roast all the ingredients mentioned under “Spice Powder' till they are golden brown. Switch off and set aside. Once they come to room temperature grind them without adding water
    • Add 1 tsp  of oil to the pan and saute the bell peppers  with salt, until they are cooked
    • Add 1/2 teaspoon of oil and add the mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, asafoetida, curry leaves, and peanuts till they become golden brown, and add the tempering to the cooked bell peppers and keep aside
    • Add the cooked rice, spice powder, and peanuts to the peppers and mix well. Check for the seasoning and add salt if required.
    • Serve the rice with any dry vegetable curry/chips
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    Notes

    You can use regular green capsicum instead of mini peppers
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    1. srividhya

      March 19, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      Adding curry powder sounds interesting.. very colorful dish.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 19, 2015 at 10:28 pm

        Thanku Sri:-)

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    2. A Cookbook Collection

      March 19, 2015 at 6:16 pm

      Yum! This looks really good

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:34 pm

        Thanku:-)

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    3. LifestyleswithLia

      March 19, 2015 at 6:59 pm

      Wow this looks delicious!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 19, 2015 at 10:27 pm

        Thanku Lia:-)

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    4. andy

      March 19, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      so colorful !! 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:34 pm

        Thanku Andy:-)

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    5. arnedehn

      March 19, 2015 at 10:33 pm

      Looks so good !

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:34 pm

        Thanku:-)

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    6. Vasantha Vivek

      March 20, 2015 at 12:16 am

      Colorful ,,, Yummy ,,,

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:35 pm

        Thanku Vasantha:-)

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    7. Malar

      March 20, 2015 at 12:29 am

      Looks super colorful Vidya!!!! Awesome 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:35 pm

        thanku malar:-)

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    8. Chitra Jagadish

      March 20, 2015 at 2:13 am

      Looks colourful and flaborsome- love it V... 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:33 pm

        Thanku Chitra:-)

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    9. farin ahmed

      March 20, 2015 at 4:53 am

      Superb and colorful rice dear

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:35 pm

        Thanku Far in:-)

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    10. sarithakumbakkara

      March 20, 2015 at 6:30 am

      Nice combination of bright coloured veggies! Looks yummy!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:35 pm

        Thanku Saritha:-)

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    11. dsupriyareddy

      March 20, 2015 at 8:08 am

      very colorful and looks yummy.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:33 pm

        Thanku Supriya:-)

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    12. The Champa Tree

      March 20, 2015 at 10:07 am

      Now this one looks delicious. We are big time rice eater. Will try..

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:36 pm

        Thanku:-)

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    13. coconutcraze

      March 20, 2015 at 10:42 am

      Rice in any form is always welcome! Nice twist here!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:36 pm

        Thanku Sridevi:-)

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    14. spiceinthecity

      March 20, 2015 at 1:14 pm

      Yummy Vidya! Looks so vibrant & delicious!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 20, 2015 at 4:33 pm

        Thanku Naina:-)

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    15. apsara

      March 20, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      Nice blend with the ground masala! Love the no-onion version, a good change. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 21, 2015 at 2:44 pm

        Thanku Apsara:-)

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    16. swathi

      March 20, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      Capsicum rice is really colorful my kids will love it.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 21, 2015 at 2:44 pm

        Thanku Swathi:-)

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    17. Charanya

      March 20, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      I have never liked capsicums but now, trying not to say no to anything that's vegan. Can't wait to try this

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 21, 2015 at 2:44 pm

        🙂 thanks Charu

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    18. marudhuskitchenm

      March 21, 2015 at 12:33 am

      lovely colourful rice..super yumm

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 21, 2015 at 2:44 pm

        Thanku Vani:-)

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    19. shobha

      March 21, 2015 at 5:24 am

      Looks superb!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 21, 2015 at 2:45 pm

        Thanku Shobha:-)

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    20. Sundari

      March 21, 2015 at 10:53 am

      yummy and colorful rice!!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 21, 2015 at 2:43 pm

        Thanku Sundari:-)

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    21. Rachnas Kitchen

      March 23, 2015 at 6:42 pm

      Looking delicious, colorful recipe.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 24, 2015 at 11:12 pm

        Thanku Rachna:-)

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    22. Sona S

      March 24, 2015 at 3:04 am

      delicious and flavorful capsicum rice..

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        March 24, 2015 at 11:11 pm

        Thanku Sona:-)

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