Tuesday, April 19, 2011

MEXICAN RICE

MEXICAN RED RICE
Serves 3

long grained rice 1 cup
medium onion chopped 1
medium red capsicum chopped 1/2
medium green capsicum chopped 1/2
medium tomato deseeded & finely chopped 1/2
salt & red chilli powder to taste
lemon juice 2 tbsp

GRIND TOGETHER
whole, dry red chillies 3
garlic flakes 4-5

wash rice & leave in astrainer to drain. do not soak.
grind red chillies & garlic to a paste in a mixer.
heat 3 tbsp oil. add ground paste and fry for a minute.
add rice & stir fry for 5 minutes till rice gets a slightly brown toasted colour.
add chopped onion, red & green capsicum, tomato, salt & red chilli powder. mix well.
add 2 cups of water. give one boil. cover. lower heat. let it cook for 12-15 minutes till rice is fully cooked or water has been absorbed.
sprinkle lemon juice & serve hot garnished with capsicum strips. 

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