Baked Bell Pepper Cheese Pulao/Rice

ot much of a story this time to relate about this dish except the fact that I love one pot meals. They are easy, convenient, nutritious and well liked, what else could you ask for. One fine evening when thinking about dinner I really wanted to make a one pot meal but with a twist. So I figured how about rice with cheese. And it turned out to be great. So if you love your rice and your cheese, here is a simple yet extremely flavorful one pot meal for you.

Ingredients:

Cooked Rice ........................... 2 cups cooled to room temperature

Red, green bell peppers ............. 1 cup chopped

Spring onion ........................... 2-3 chopped

Green chilli  ........................... 1-2

Cashew, raisin ........................ 2 tbsp

Oil  ..................................... 1 tbsp

Garlic .................................. 2-3 cloves

Cumin .................................. 1/2 tsp

Salt ..................................... to taste

Turmeric powder .................... 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida ............................. 1-2 pinches

Garam masala powder ............... 1/2 tsp

Cinnamon .............................. 1"

Cilantro ................................ 2 tbsp

Shredded cheddar cheese  ......... 1/2 cup  or more as needed

Lemon juice .......................... 1 tsp

Method:

1. In a non stick pan, heat oil on medium heat. Add in the asafoetida, cumin and cinnamon, let it pop.

2. Add in the green chilli, garlic and onion, and cook for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add in the salt, turmeric and bell pepper cook till it gets cooked but still has a bite.

4. Add the rice, mix and add cashew, raisin and cilantro. Add the lemon juice, mix and take off the heat.

5. In a 8 x 11 " non stick pan, spread half of the rice, and sprinkle some cheese on the top. Repeat for the second layer. Bake for 12-16 minutes in a 375ºF preheated oven. Cool down slightly.  Serve with some raita if you wish. Enjoy!!

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