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Tarla Dalal
09 September, 2016


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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
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Rice
1 cup long grain rice (basmati chawal) , 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
Method
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
- 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.
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Leena_Dhoot
Nov. 11, 2021, 9:35 p.m.
very unique recipe!! loved it! its pleasant to look at as well. the cheese makes it really yummy!

NVK
Sept. 20, 2021, 3:20 p.m.
Very yummy and different certainly! We loved it and so did our guests??

Bhagyashree
Sept. 2, 2016, 1:08 p.m.
Supper yummyy cheese rice

Tarla Dalal
Sept. 2, 2016, 1:08 p.m.
Hi Bhagyashree , we are delighted you loved the Cheesy Pepper Rice recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.