Indian easy to make Vegetable Risotto by Neharika

August 11, 2014

Vegetable risotto is a very easy and a delicious recipe. . . Actual risotto is made using arboria rice but you can also use basmati rice, it taste the same. . . This rice prepartion is cheesy, colorful and fun to eat. . Serve it with garlic bread. .

1 1/2 cups boiled arboria rice
or long grained rice (basmati)
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped coloured capsicum
1 1/4 cups milk
3 tbsp fresh cream
3/4 cup grated processed cheese
salt and to tatse

Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till they turn translucent. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till the capsicum becomes soft. Add the rice, milk, cream, salt, pepper and ¼ cup of cheese, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally using a potato masher. Pour the mixture in a baking dish and spread it evenly using a spoon and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritions

Calories
1219

Sodium
160mg
6% DV

Fat
94g
144% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
9g
3% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV