A bowlful of Masala Rice is the ultimate comfort food that you can have any time during the day. If you have some leftover rice from lunch, then try this recipe and transform them into a lip-smacking dinner. This rice recipe has a number of veggies in it, which makes it super nutritious. We have also added a lot of spices, which gives the recipe a masaledar taste. You can use the spices as per your taste and preference. This lip-smacking Masala Rice recipe can be prepared in just 15 minutes and will be loved by people of all ages. You can pair up the rice with some curd or raita of your choice to make it a wholesome meal.

Ingredients of Masala Rice (2 Servings)
1 cup boiled rice
1 large tomato
1 capsicum (green pepper)
3 tablespoon peas
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
2 tablespoon cashews-roasted
1 medium onion
1 carrot
6 green beans
1 teaspoon ginger paste
2 tablespoon rice bran oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
salt as required

How to make Masala Rice
Step 1 Chop the veggies
Firstly chop all the veggies like onion, tomato, capsicum, carrot, and green beans. Set them aside.

Step 2 Prepare the masala
Now heat oil in a pan. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and let them splutter for a minute. Now add onion, ginger-garlic paste and mix them. Let them saute for another one minute. Now add chopped tomato along with salt. Give them a mix and cook for a few minutes, until they turn mushy.

Step 3 Add veggies and spice
Add all the veggies like carrot, capsicum, peas, and green beans. Add turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Give a nice mix and cover the pan with a lid. Let the veggies cook for five minutes.

Step 4 Add rice
Lastly, add cooked rice to the pan and gently mix them with the masala. Add garam masala and give a final mix. Make sure you don't break the rice in the process. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for two more minutes.

Step 5 Ready to be served
Once cooked, garnish with roasted cashews and serve.

Tips
You can whole spices at the beginning like cinnamon, bay leaf, peppercorns and cardamom if you are a fan of whole spice flavors.
Add veggies of your choice to make the dish tastier and healthier.