Spicy Basmati Rice with Potatoes, Onions, and Bell Peppers
🌟Main ingredient:Basmati rice
✨secondary ingredients: potatoes and onions
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Only me
Ingredients
1
cup
basmati
rice
2
potatoes,
diced
1
onion,
sliced
1
bell
pepper,
sliced
2
tbsp
oil
1
tsp
cumin
seeds
1
tsp
turmeric
1
tsp
chili
powder
1
tsp
garam
masala
Salt
to
taste
Cilantro
for
garnish
Cooking steps
1. Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear, then soak for 15 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Cook until they start to sizzle.
3. Add diced potatoes and cook until they start to brown.
4. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, cook until softened.
5. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the vegetables.
6. Add turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
7. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
8. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
9. Serve hot with raita (yogurt sauce) on the side.
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