मैक्सिकन चावल (Mexican Rice / Easy to Make Mexican Rice with Kidney Beans) by Tarla Dalal

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups cooked rice (chawal)

2 tbsp oil

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste

1 1/2 tsp chilli flakes

1/4 cup soaked and boiled rajma (kidney beans)

1/2 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (french beans and carrots)

salt to taste

1 tsp chilli powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

Method

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn translucent.

2. Add the garlic paste and chilli flakes and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 minute.

3. Add the rajma and mixed vegetables and sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute.

4. Add the rice and salt, toss well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

5. Add the chilli powder and turmeric powder, toss again and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

6. Serve immediately.