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Capsicum Bath
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Capsicum Bath

🇮🇳 Indian

Colorful capsicum baath — sautéed bell peppers in a mild spice powder tossed with rice. Crunchy, kid-friendly Karnataka lunch.

Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, sliced
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/4 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Rice3 cups cooked
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Bell Pepper2, mixed colors, sliced
  • Peanuts2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook rice; cool. Slice capsicum into thin strips.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard and curry leaves; sauté onion and capsicum until blistered but still bright.

  3. 3

    Add turmeric, chili powder and coriander powder; cook 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Fold rice through with salt and roasted peanuts.

  5. 5

    Finish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

High heat, short cook — soggy capsicum kills the dish.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Capsicum Bath Recipe in Kannada | Capsicum Rice Bath · on YouTube