Mexican Rice/Spanish Rice

Mexican Rice

A Mexican Rice dish that is perfect for Mexican inspired lunch..This is also known as Spanish rice in US..Traditionally this is served as a side dish for any Mexican food..But I made this as a main dish for today’s lunch... I send this recipe to Blogging Marathan Day 4 with the theme “Regional Special”.. This also goes to the Event "One Pot Meals" hosted by Kalyani from "What's Cooking"...This also goes to A.W.E.D event-Theme Mexico guest hosted by Smita from My Tasty Treats.This event is originally started by Chef In You..Hope you give this a try and let me know what you think..

Ingrediants:

Long grain rice-1 cup

Peas-1/2 cup

Sweet corn-1/2 cup

Tomato puree-1 cup

Garlic-4 cloves minced

Capsicum-1/2 chopped

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Red chilli powder-1 tsp

Salt to taste

Olive oil-1 tblpsn

Vegetable Stock / Water-2 cup

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

Heat oil in a pan and add in garlic,cumin seeds,onions,capsicum and saute for 2 min.

Add peas,sweet corn and mix well.

Season with salt..Add in rice and fry for few min.Throw in red chilli powder.

Pour in the stock or water. Add in Tomato puree and mix well..

Let it cook till the rice absorbes all stock or water.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot..

Pictorial:

Ingrediants

Saute garlic,cumin,onion,capsicum,sweet corn,peas

Add in rice,chilli powder,tomato puree and water

let it boil

All cooked

SERVE

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