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Mexican Rice

Mexican rice

Mexican rice is healthy as it contains protein in the form of rajma, lots of veggies like bell peppers, onion, tomato, corn, carrots and you can add any vegetable of your choice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic
  • 1/4th Cup Finely Chopped Onion
  • 1 Tbsp Red Chilli Flakes
  • 1 Tbsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
  • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp Jalapeno
  • 1/2 Cup Homemade Blanched Tomato Puree
  • 2 Tbsp Store bought Tomato Puree (Optional)
  • 1 Cup Soaked Basmati Rice
  • 2 Cups Water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 Cup Boiled Red Kidney Beans
  • 1/4th Cup Boiled Corn
  • 1/4th Cup Chopped Tomato
  • 1/4th Cup Capsicum
  • Lime Juice
  • Fresh Coriander leaves

Instructions
 

Soak Rice –

  • In a large bowl add rice and wash it thoroughly 4-5 times or until clear water comes out.
  • Let it soak in enough water for about 10-30 mins.

Make Rice –

  • Heat oil in a kadai or pan. To it add finely chopped garlic and onion.
  • Cook till it turns translucent.
  • Flavour it with red chilli flakes, oregano, roasted cumin powder, kashmiri red chilli powder (optional), salt, jalapenos and ketchup.
  • Mix everything well.
  • Add homemade and store-bought tomato puree.
  • Mix everything well.
  • Now add soaked and strained rice. Stir in gently.
  • Add water and mix well. Let it boil.
  • Cover and cook till it is half done.
  • Next add capsicum, tomatoes, boiled corn and beans.
  • Cover and cook till done.
  • Finish off with coriander leaves and lime juice.
  • Serve hot.

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Notes

• Do not overcook the rice.
• Do not stir rice a lot else it will break.
• Adjust spices as per taste.