Mexican Rice Recipe - How To Make Mexican Rice - Easy One Pot Meal - Ruchi Bharani

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a budget-friendly option.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan.

Add 1 small finely chopped onion and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic, sauté for 2 minutes.

Add 1/2 green capsicum and 1/2 red capsicum, both finely chopped.

Add 1/2 cup of raw green peas.

Char 3 small tomatoes in the oven for 20 minutes, then blend into a pulp and add to the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Add seasoning: 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed powder, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup.

Add 1 cup of washed and soaked long-grain rice and 2 cups of water, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Check the rice; when half done, add 1/2 cup of soaked and pressure-cooked kidney beans, 1/2 cup of boiled corn, salt to taste, coriander leaves, and spring onion leaves. Mix lightly.

Cover and cook until the rice is done.

Once done, turn off the flame and add 1 1/2 tablespoons of grated cheddar cheese, mixing until melted.

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