Jeera Rice Onion Bhaji
Indian Indian - Street Food and Snacks

Jeera Rice Onion Bhaji

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups cooked basmati rice, cooled
  • • 2 tbsp butter
  • • 1 onion, sliced
  • • 1 capsicum, diced
  • • 1/2 cup green peas
  • • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • • 2 tsp pav bhaji masala
  • • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • • Salt to taste

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Break up the cooled, day-old rice so the grains stay separate.

2
Phase 2

Melt the butter on a hot tawa and sauté the onion, capsicum, and peas for 3-4 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes, pav bhaji masala, red chili powder, and salt, and mash until soft and pulpy.

4
Phase 4

Add the rice and toss on high heat until every grain is coated and heated through.

5
Phase 5

Serve immediately, off the tawa, with a lemon wedge.