Portuguese rice

#myrecipe
By Shaalini Shaalu

Jan, 29th

579

Servings
2 persons
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
12 - 14

Ingredients

  • Oil
  • Onion
  • Capsicum
  • Garlic
  • Turmeric powder
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Red chilli flakes
  • Rice
  • Veg stock cube
  • Lemon
  • Water
  • Peas
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until tender. Add ground turmeric, ground cumin, smoked paprika and chili flakes. Stir to combine. Add rice. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add stock cube, water and lemon juice. Season with salt. Stir gently. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, for 3-4 minutes or until rice is nearly done. Add green peas. Cook, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Serve hot.