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    Home » Lunchbox Recipes » Potato-Capsicum Rice

    Potato-Capsicum Rice

    Posted on September 7, 2018 · Last Updated on September 11, 2018 · By Srividhya G · 44 Comments

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    A great lunch box rice recipe prepared with capsicum and potatoes spiced up with vaangi baath powder. Check out the detailed video below to see how I made this potato-capsicum rice in the pressure cooker and how I served it.

    The new academic year has begun so does the lunch-box season. We love variety rice recipes in our lunch box, and they are easy to prepare too. You can whip this potato-capsicum rice with raita in less than 30 minutes. I know you need to chop the vegetables, but capsicum and potatoes are not hard to cut either. I love the combination of potato and capsicum and if you like the combo, then check this potato capsicum curry with panch phoron masala too.

    And this meal falls under the category of “Meal for one” or “Bachelor Recipes” as well. You can replace potatoes and capsicum with any veggie of your choice and prepare this recipe. I spiced this up with vaangi baath powder, and I love the versatility of vaangi baath powder. I use it in my BBB and also for other rice recipes like ridgegourd rice, zucchini rice, etc.

    It’s Friday, and it means it is time for my Indian Vegetarian Meal Plan Video too. In today’s menu, I have this potato-capsicum curry with cucumber yogurt raita. Please do subscribe to my channel and share your feedback. If you want to print the recipe, scroll down and print the recipe card.

    How to make Potato-Capsicum Rice?

    Ingredients:

    • Basmati Rice – 1 cup
    • Oil – ½ tbsp
    • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
    • Jeera/Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
    • Hing – ¼ tsp
    • Onion – ½ of the medium-sized
    • Chopped Potato – 2 cups (1 big potato)
    • Chopped Capsicum – 2 cups (1 capsicum)
    • One big potato – finely chopped
    • Cilantro finely chopped – a handful
    • Vaangi Baath Powder – 1 tbsp
    • Salt – 2 tsps
    • Water – 2 cups

    Prep – Work:

    • Wash the rice and soak for at least 15 minutes.
    • Chop the potatoes and capsicum and soak it in water to prevent the discoloration.

    Steps:

    • Heat the pressure cooker or pressure pan and add oil.
    • Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and hing.
    • As they start to splutter, add chopped onion and cook until they are translucent.
    • Now add the chopped potatoes and capsicum. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
    • Then add salt and vaangi bath powder.
    • Now add the washed rice and water.
    • Add the chopped cilantro and mix gently.
    • Pressure cook this for just one whistle. Allow the pressure to release and after that fluff the rice and serve it with your favorite raita.

    Notes:

    • If you can’t source vaangi baath powder, you can use sambar powder and garam masala combination.
    • You can use regular rice instead of basmati rice. Depending upon the quality of the rice, adjust the cooking time.
    • As always adjust the salt and spice as per your preference.

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    Potato-Capsicum Rice

    A great lunch box rice recipe prepared with capsicum and potatoes spiced up with vaangi baath powder.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: South Indian
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 322kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Basmati Rice
    • ½ tbsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
    • 1 tsp Jeera/Cumin seeds
    • ¼ tsp Hing
    • ½ Onion ½ of the medium-sized
    • 2 cups Chopped Potato 1 big potato
    • 2 cups Chopped Capsicum 1 capsicum
    • 3 tbsps Cilantro finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp Vaangi Baath Powder
    • 2 tsps Salt
    • 2 cups Water

    Instructions

    Prep - Work:

    • Wash the rice and soak for at least 15 minutes.
    • Chop the potatoes and capsicum and soak it in water to prevent the discoloration.

    Steps:

    • Heat the pressure cooker or pressure pan and add oil.
    • Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and hing.
    • As they start to splutter, add chopped onion and cook until they are translucent.
    • Now add the chopped potatoes and capsicum. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
    • Then add salt and vaangi bath powder.
    • Now add the washed rice and water.
    • Add the chopped cilantro and mix gently.
    • Pressure cook this for just one whistle. Allow the pressure to release and after that fluff the rice and serve it with your favorite raita.

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    Notes

    • If you can't source vaangi baath powder, you can use sambar powder and garam masala combination.
    • You can use regular rice instead of basmati rice. Depending upon the quality of the rice, adjust the cooking time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1575mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 85.6mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.7mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Comments

    1. themadscientistskitchen says

      February 09, 2015 at 6:38 am

      Delicious one. Sure must taste awesome.

      Reply
    2. Pavani says

      February 08, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      Perfect one pot dish to make yourself. It is so easy and delicious.

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 08, 2015 at 9:15 pm

        :-) :-)

        Reply
    3. Suma Gandlur says

      February 07, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      Lovely rice. Vangi bhath powder comes in handy to prepare a lot of rice dishes with several veggie combinations.

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 08, 2015 at 9:15 pm

        Agreed :-)

        Reply
    4. Sneha datar says

      February 07, 2015 at 8:18 am

      A yummy rice.

      Reply
    5. shwethays says

      February 05, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      I tried your recipe and it was yummy. Thanks vidya

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 06, 2015 at 7:09 am

        Thanks a lot shwetha. If you have a picture do send it across.

        Reply
        • shwethays says

          February 06, 2015 at 8:50 am

          Sorry vidhya, I didn’t click pic, will do it next time

          Reply
          • srividhya says

            February 06, 2015 at 9:06 am

            No problem :-) Thanks for trying.

            Reply
    6. priya says

      February 05, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Love this combination in anything, such a flavourful rice.

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 05, 2015 at 6:06 pm

        Thanks Priya

        Reply
    7. Bikramjit says

      February 04, 2015 at 9:15 am

      ooohhh yummyliscioussssssssssss

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 04, 2015 at 1:16 pm

        Thanks

        Reply
    8. Varada says

      February 04, 2015 at 5:58 am

      I like repurposed ingredients. Makes the dish so flavorful.

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 04, 2015 at 1:15 pm

        :-) :-)

        Reply
    9. cookingwithsapana says

      February 04, 2015 at 1:24 am

      Never used vangi Bhaat powder in capsicum rice.Sounds so flavorful ..

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 04, 2015 at 1:15 pm

        It turned out pretty good :-)

        Reply
    10. Srivalli says

      February 04, 2015 at 12:27 am

      Very good one, I am sure it would have tasted great!

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 04, 2015 at 1:14 pm

        Thanks :-)

        Reply
    11. Harini says

      February 03, 2015 at 7:58 pm

      I always feel that the addition of capsicum adds flavor to any kind of rice.

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 03, 2015 at 8:02 pm

        True :-)

        Reply
    12. Malar says

      February 03, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      Such an easy bachelor recipe…totally agree with your point on vaangi baath powder, that gives a great flavor to the rice…

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 03, 2015 at 7:26 pm

        Vaangi bath is a total life saver pa

        Reply
    13. Traditionally Modern Food says

      February 03, 2015 at 2:26 pm

      Love capsicum rice.. Potato is grt addition to the rice

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 03, 2015 at 7:26 pm

        Thanks pa

        Reply
    14. nithya says

      February 03, 2015 at 11:48 am

      very nice :) I love the capsicum rice my mom makes – she always grinds the powder but i skip it due to lack of time/motivation :) using vangi baath powder is a great idea! will try it!

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 03, 2015 at 12:56 pm

        Awwww niths welcome here n you made my day.

        Reply
    15. Vaishali Sabnani says

      February 03, 2015 at 10:02 am

      I must try making rice in a pressure cooker…the capsicum rice looks delicious.

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 03, 2015 at 10:28 am

        I cannot live without pressure cooker :-) I have three different ones. ;-)

        Reply
    16. freakyveggie says

      February 03, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Never gave much importance to Vaangi bath powder, will try this next time

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 03, 2015 at 10:27 am

        :-) I usually add it to bisibele bath.. Let me know how it turned out

        Reply
    17. Bingo's Mom says

      February 03, 2015 at 7:36 am

      Drooling…

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 03, 2015 at 10:27 am

        :-) :-)

        Reply
    18. sizzlingtastebuds says

      February 03, 2015 at 7:29 am

      Lovely use of vangibhath powder .. This is one of my fav !!

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 03, 2015 at 10:27 am

        Thanks :-)

        Reply
    19. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 03, 2015 at 7:17 am

      Store bought powders come handy when we are in a rush! Lovely recipe!

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 03, 2015 at 10:28 am

        Absolutely.. :-) Thanks

        Reply
    20. Aruna Panangipally says

      February 03, 2015 at 6:50 am

      Nice one, Vidhya! Just logged on and saw this recipe. :-)

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        February 03, 2015 at 7:11 am

        :-) :-) Thanks Aruna

        Reply
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