Vegan Bell Pepper or Capsicum rice is an instant Indian rice recipe that's made with few ingredients and is packed with lots of flavors. Make this one-pot meal in 15 minutes!
Heat vegan ghee in a pan. Fry cumin seeds for 5 seconds, then fry curry leaves, ginger paste and sliced garlic for 45 seconds.
Next add sliced onions. Saute till the onions turn translucent.
Then add sliced bell peppers and green peas. Continue to saute for 4-5 minutes or until the bell peppers are cooked.
Now add the spice powders turmeric powder, and curry powder along with salt. Mix and cook the masala for one more minute.
Then add the cooked rice. Mix it all together so that the masala coats well with the rice. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro. Mix and take it off the flame. Serve warm along with some raita/yogurt dip.
Notes
For a slight crunch, add some peanuts, sesame seeds, or cashews along with curry leaves. Add a mix of colorful bell peppers to make the rice look more appetizing. Since the bell peppers are slightly sweet, don't shy away from adding the spices. It will help balance the flavors. If you want, skip adding onion and garlic.Don't overcook the capsicum. It should have a slight crunch. Feel free to add boiled and chopped potato cubes to this rice. You can also add any leftover veggies.