This is a quick capsicum aloo pulao recipe from Mallika Badrinath’s 100 Rice Delights. The addition of capsicum gives the potato pulao a very different flavour. You can use any kind of potatoes for this potato pulao, even sweet potatoes, for a different flavour. Make sure that the rice is not cooked too mushy since that takes away from the look and flavour of the potato pulao. You can add capsicum in any colour although I have added green capsicum to this Potato Cauliflower Pulao Recipe.
Potato Capsicum Pulao Recipe
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice
1 large potato or 2 medium to small ones
1 large capsicum, diced
2 medium-sized onions, diced
1 cup pureed tomato (about 2 tomatoes)
1 cup water
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp ghee (or oil)
Salt to taste
Grind together without water:
3 tbsp grated coconut
5 dry red chillies
1 small onion (or 6 shallots)
1 tbsp roasted channa dal / Bengal gram
2 flakes garlic
1 tsp coriander seeds (or 1 tsp coriander powder)
1 medium-sized tomato
How to Make Potato Capsicum Pulao:
1. Soak rice for 30 mins. Pressure cook the potatoes for 1 whistle, peel, and set aside.
2. Heat ghee or oil in the pressure cooker pan and fry the garam masala for 10 seconds. Then add the onions and fry until pink and transparent.
3. Next add the capsicum and fry until it becomes soft. Add peeled, cubed potatoes and the ground coconut paste. Fry for about 2-3 mins and then add the pureed tomato and water. Add salt and bring to boil.
4. Add rice to the boiling mixture, mix well and close the lid. Pressure cook for 2 whistles (about 5-6 mins).
Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander or mint leaves.
This is the first time comment here even though regular reader of your blog.I make same as this often, but sometimes i grind the garam masalas with coconut and add 1cup or two of methi leaves in the seasoning with/without peas & potatoes, it is yummy!!!!
Try it
Mamatha
Great combo..unique spice mix,will surely try this
recipe looks like proper biryani. gotta try this.
Interesting Combo Nags!! Planning to make this weekend for lunch! Will get back to you soon:)
That's a simple and easy to follow recipe. Perfect for the lunch box.
I often add capsicum in rice dishes but your spice mix is unique. looks very comforting with a generous dose of my favourite humble potatoes.
very interesing n new recipe…bookmarked ..
Simple and delicious Pulav.
I made this today and it was yummmm
Thats an interesting combo for pulao, thanks for sharing..