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Mexican Rice ( Quick Recipe )

Tarla Dalal
21 July, 2020
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 1/2 cups soaked and cooked rice (chawal)
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1/4 cup boiled rajma (kidney beans)
1/2 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (french beans and carrots)
salt to taste
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
Method
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn translucent.
- Add the garlic paste and chilli flakes and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
- Add the rajma and mixed vegetables and sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
- Add the rice and salt, toss well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the chilli powder and turmeric powder, toss again and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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Mexican Rice ( Quick Recipe ) recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 239 cal |
Protein | 5.3 g |
Carbohydrates | 36.6 g |
Fiber | 1.4 g |
Fat | 7.8 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 7.2 mg |
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Madhu
March 8, 2021, 4:39 p.m.
Tasted good. Serves only 2 - 3 people. Please suggest a side accompaniment for this rice like a Mexican curry.

Tarla Dalal
March 8, 2021, 4:39 p.m.
It can be served with salsa. https://www.tarladalal.com/salsa-mexican-salsa-fresh-tomato-salsa-recipe-836r

Hetal jariwala
May 8, 2020, 2:38 a.m.

Tarla Dalal
May 8, 2020, 2:38 a.m.
Hetal thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.

chhaya
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Ann
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Daksha Ruparel
Aug. 12, 2014, 9:02 a.m.

Tarla Dalal
Aug. 12, 2014, 9:02 a.m.
Thank you for the feedback. Please keep reviewing recipes and articles you love.

Timmy
June 5, 2013, 6:09 p.m.

Payal Parikh 86
Jan. 2, 2012, 2:23 p.m.
Of all the rice delicacies Mexican Rice is my favourite, it is so easy to make and can be enjoyed by itself. I often carry this for lunch to office..