Mushroom-Capsicum Rice

This is a very simple and easy rice dish that can be done in minutes.Whenever I make quick rice or one pot dishes I cook rice in the microwave .I cook rice in the microwave and in the mean time I cook the vegetables and finally mix them together.That is the reason all my rice dishes are done under 20 minutes.

Let us see how this Mushroom-Capsicum Rice is made-----------------

Main Ingredients :

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Raw Rice.........................1.5cups

Mushroom.......................1pkg

Green Pepper...................1(med)

Tomato.............................1(med)

Seasoning Ingredients :

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Canola Oil............................2tbsp

Cumin Seeds........................2tsp

Pepper Powder....................1tsp

Turmeric...............................1/4tsp

MTR PulavMasala................2tsp
Salt.......................................to taste

Preparation :

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Cook rice in the microwave .While the rice is cooking, prep the vegetables and get them ready.Place a pan on the stove on med-high heat and add oil.Once the oil heats up add cumin seeds and pepper powder and let them splutter.

Now add the diced capsicum to the seasonings and fry for 3 minutes.

Now add cut mushrooms and turmeric to the pan and stir it.Let them cook for few more minutes.Mushroom tends to leave water.Cook till the water reduces or evaporates.

Now add the diced tomatoes and stir the veggies and cook them for few more minutes.

Now add salt and pulav masala powder to the vegetable mixture.

Finally add rice to the vegetables and mix well till all the ingredients blend in well.

Yummy,Mushroom-Capsicum Rice is ready to serve.

We enjoyed this rice as is with plain yogurt .You can also have it with raita or any gravy curry.Try it and let me know how you like it.

I am sending this to Twenty-20 Cooking event hosted by Niloufer .

Mushroom Rice (Simple & Easy)

Today I am going to share with you a simple and easy Mushroom Rice recipe.This recipe is very simple to make and does not need too many ingredients.

Let's get into the preparation of this simple dish--------

Main Ingredients :

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Ponni Raw Rice.............3cups(cooked)

Button Mushrooms.........8oz

Seasoning Ingredients :

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

Cumin Seeds.................3tsp(crushed)

Black Pepper................2tsp(powdered)

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

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

Garnish :

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Cilantro.........................few leaves

Sesame Seeds...............2tsp(toasted)

Crushed Red Pepper.......to taste

Preparation :

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First cook the rice and keep it aside.I used Ponni Raw rice,you can use Basmati rice too.Clean the mushrooms and chop them into small pieces.

Now place a pan on the stove on medium heat,pour oil .Once the oil is heated up add the crushed cumin and pepper powder and fry.

Now add the chopped mushrooms to the pan and increase the heat of the stove as the mushrooms will start to leave water.Increasing the heat will help the water to evaporate and the mushrooms get cooked quickly.

Now add turmeric,salt and stir well and once the oil starts to separate reduce the heat.

Now add the cooked rice and mix well.

Let it cook for 2 more minutes and switch off the stove.Garnish with cilantro.

Yummy ,Mushroom Rice is ready to serve.This can be served as is with some salad.

Note:

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1)You can also garnish with dry toasted sesame seeds,little shredded cheese and some crushed red pepper too.

2) My children like to eat this rice in combination with little shredded cheese,diced cucumbers and carrots.

Try this recipe and let me know how you like it.

Kale_Mushroom Curry

This dish is very tasty and heart-healthy.This dish is wholesome food as Kale is rich in manganese,vitamins A&C and fiber.Mushrooms are rich in minerals and B-Vitamins.

Recipe Details----------------

Prep Time:10min
Cook Time:20min
Servings:4

Main Ingredients:
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:- 1 Package Frozen Kale.
:- 1 Package Sliced Button Mushrooms.
:- 1 Red Onion Med Size Thinly Sliced.

For Seasoning:
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:- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil/Canola Oil.
:- 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds.
:- 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds.
:- 1 Tsp Crushed Red Peppper.
:- 2 Cloves of Garlic Minced.
:- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric.
:- 1 Tsp Salt(Or to your taste).
:- 1 Tsp Garam-Masala Powder/Curry Powder.
:- 2 Tsp Lemon/Lime Juice.

Directions
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First thaw the frozen Kale by keeping it outside in room temperature for 45 minutes.
In the mean time get your skillet/non-stick pan,clean your mushrooms,thinly slice your red onion and all the seasoning ingredients and get ready to start cooking.
Place the skillet on the stove and turn on the heat(medium).
Add the olive oil to the pan when the pan is cold.
Now add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the cold oil.
Once the seeds start to splutter add the crushed red pepper to the oil,after few seconds add crushed garlic and give it a stir.
Once the garlic turns golden add sliced red onions to the pan.
Keep stirring and as the onions become translucent add mushrooms to the pan,give a stir and cover it with lid and cook for 3 min.
While the mushrooms are cooking place the thawed Kale in a microwave safe bowl and cook it on high for 3min.
Squeeze out the extra water from the cooked Kale.
Now that mushrooms are cooked add the cooked Kale to the pan and give it a nice stir.
Now add the turmeric to the pan and stir once more.Cook the greens and mushrooms for 5 min or till the Kale starts to wilt.
Once the greens start to wilt add salt and garam-masala(or curry-powder) to the greens give it a stir and let it cook covered for 1 min.
Turn off the stove.Now add lemon juice,give the Kale_Mushroom mix a nice stir and keep it covered.
Yummy! Kale-Mushroom Curry is ready to eat.

Serve it hot with Rotis(Indian Flat-Bread),Tortillas or Steamed White Rice/Brown Rice.

Note:

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As a healthy alternative you can eat this dish just as it is by adding 1 cup of Kale_Mushroom mix to 1cup of plain White yogurt and eat it . This dish is wholesome food as Kale is rich in manganese,Calcium,vitamins A&C and fiber.Mushrooms are rich in minerals and B-Vitamins.
Yogurt is rich in calcium and B-Vitamins.
So by eating a serving of this dish gives us a great heart-healthy food.
If Kale is available fresh replace one bunch of fresh kale for one package frozen kale.