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Spicy Mexican Layered Chilli Rice Recipe
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Spicy Mexican Layered Chilli Rice Recipe

A vegetarian Mexican recipe with rajma (large kidney beans) - soaked for 2 hours, cloves garlic, homemade tomato puree. Ready in 12h 45m, serves 4.

Curated byMateo Hernandez🇲🇽

Calories
725kcal
Estimated Cost
375-525
Carbs91g
Protein36g
Fats24g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

25 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Spicy Mexican Layered Chilli Rice Recipe, we need to make two elements

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)cooked rice(2 cups)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)
  2. 2

    Firstly, we will make the Herbed Butter Rice and secondly we will make the Mexican Chilli

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)cooked rice(2 cups)tablespoons butter(3)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)
  3. 3

    To make the Herbed Butter Rice Recipe, we need to keep the cooked white rice ready

    cooked rice(2 cups)tablespoons butter(3)
  4. 4

    In a skillet, heat butter on low flame, add the chopped garlic and saute for a couple of minutes until the garlic turns into a light brown colour

    cloves garlic(3)tablespoons butter(3)cloves garlic - finely chopped(3)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(1 tablespoon)
  5. 5

    Next add in the mixed herbs, chilli flakes and salt

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste-/2 tablespoons mixed herbs (dried)(1)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  6. 6

    Mix well

  7. 7

    Finally add in the cooked white rice and toss it well

    cooked rice(2 cups)
  8. 8

    Mix in the coriander leaves and set the herbed rice aside

    cooked rice(2 cups)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(1 tablespoon)
  9. 9

    To make the Mexican ChilliTo begin making the Mexican chilli, pressure cook the rajma in 2 cups of water and salt for 6 to 8 whistles

    rajma (large kidney beans) - soaked for 2 hours(1 cup)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastered chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  10. 10

    After 6 whistles, turn the heat to low and pressure cook for another 15 minutes until the rajma is very soft

    rajma (large kidney beans) - soaked for 2 hours(1 cup)
  11. 11

    Turn off the cooker and allow the pressure to release naturally

  12. 12

    Once the pressure releases set the rajma aside

    rajma (large kidney beans) - soaked for 2 hours(1 cup)
  13. 13

    Mash the rajma until it is slightly coarse

    rajma (large kidney beans) - soaked for 2 hours(1 cup)
  14. 14

    Leave a few bits of chunkiness to add to the texture

  15. 15

    Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat; add the garlic and saute for a few seconds

    cloves garlic(3)cloves garlic - finely chopped(3)
  16. 16

    Stir in the tomato puree, cumin powder, red chilli, tabasco sauce and cooked rajma

    rajma (large kidney beans) - soaked for 2 hours(1 cup)homemade tomato puree(1/2 cup)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)tabasco original - hot sauce(1 tablespoon)cooked rice(2 cups)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)
  17. 17

    Stir fry the Mexican Chilli for a couple of minutes until the mixture comes together and becomes creamy

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)
  18. 18

    Adjust the salt and spices accordingly

    salt - to tastesalt - to taste
  19. 19

    Turn off the flame, and set the Mexican Chilli aside

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)
  20. 20

    To assemble the Spicy Mexican Layered Chilli RiceGrease an microwavable deep dish with some butter, start layering the dish by spreading a bed of herbed rice, next spread a layer of the Mexican chilli, repeat with rice and Mexican chilli until the bowl is full

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)cooked rice(2 cups)tablespoons butter(3)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)
  21. 21

    Ensure that your last layer on top is the herbed rice

    cooked rice(2 cups)
  22. 22

    Microwave it on high heat for about a minute

  23. 23

    Place a serving plate over this bowl and turn it upside down and serve hot

  24. 24

    Serve Spicy Mexican Layered Chilli Rice Recipe as a main course for a Mexican meal along with Mexican Lime Chicken Recipe and Loaded Veggie Nachos Recipe - A Delicious Mexican Appetizer as appetizer, with yet another main of Spinach And Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)cooked rice(2 cups)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)
  25. 25

    Serve Chilli Chocolate Cake Recipe as a dessert to finish of the meal

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)red chilli flakes(1 teaspoon)

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