Peas & Pepper Bath

This amazing rice dish is an easy go-to meal in our house, and I love serving it with a side of cucumber, tomato, and onion raita. 

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Peas & Pepper Bath

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: peas and pepper bath, south indian dishes

Servings: 4

Author: Anaga

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked and cooled basmati rice I used a blend of basmati, brown basmati, and quinoa
• 1.5 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1.5 tsp whole cumin
• 1 pinch asafetida
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/3 cup roasted cashews
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
• 1 seeded diced jalapeño
• 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
• 2 tbsp sambar powder
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste I used about 2 tsp

Instructions

• Heat mustard seeds and cumin in 2-3 tbsp oil until the mustard seeds start to splatter.
• Add asafetida and turmeric and stir.
• Add bell peppers and sauté until half cooked.
• Add peas and salt and let the mixture cook on medium heat until mostly cooked through.
• Add coconut and sambar powder and mix, sautéing for a few more minutes.
• Turn off the heat and add lemon juice.
• Add rice and cashew pieces.
• Mix well to combine.
• Serve warm with raita or plain yogurt. Easy, right?