Peanut Rice Recipe | Easy Lunch Box Ideas

I simply love the food which is easy to make and this dish is one of them. Whether you are craving for the taste of peanut or simply want your lunch ready in 10 minutes, this is the dish to pick. Like many other rice recipes I have shared on the blog, you will love this Peanut Rice.

Note: You can innovate this further by adding some ingredients which you love, for example, Tomato, Veggies etc. 

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients Quantity
Rice 2 cup
Peanut 1 cup
Onion 1
Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli dry 3-4 no’s
Garlic 8-10 cloves
Coconut grated 1/4 cup
Salt as needed
Oil 4 teaspoon

Method:

1. Wash and cook the rice properly.  ( You can also use leftover rice for this recipe)

2. Dry roast the red chilli and garlic on tawa or pan till nice aroma comes and lastly add coconut.  ( coconut burns very quick so be careful while roasting )

3. Grind the roasted ingredients coarsely. ( Don’t add water while grinding)

4. Heat the wok with oil and saute with mustards seeds then add onion. Fry it for about 30 seconds then add peanut.

5. Roast the peanut on slow heat till golden brown in the color. Now add cooked rice.

6. Add ground ingredients and mix it well. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, peanut rice is ready and serve hot with your favourite raita.

7. Enjoy!!

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