Baked Mexican Rice Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Baked Mexican Rice, we will firstly prepare the rice

Step 2: Heat the oil in a wide pan on medium heat and saute the onions till they turn soft and translucent

Step 3: This will take about a minute or so

Step 4: Once done add the ginger garlic paste and saute again for another minute

Step 5: Next, add the chili flakes, boiled rajma and cooked vegetables and saute for 2 minutes

Step 6: After 2 minutes add rice with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly

Step 7: The next step is to make the topping

Step 8: Heat oil in a wide pan on medium heat and saute the onion for 2 minutes till soft and translucent

Step 9: Once done add garlic and saute again for a few seconds

Step 10: Next add the tomatoes, chilli flakes, oregano sugar, salt and pepper and cook until the tomatoes are soft

Step 11: Blend in a mixer and do not strain

Step 12: Mix it with the tomato ketchup

Step 13: Next, to assemble the rice and the topping, spread the hot rice in a greased baking dish

Step 14: Cover with the tomato gravy and sprinkle grated cheese boiled corn kernels, capsicum on top

Step 15: Garnish with tomatoes and olives

Step 16: Bake the Mexican Rice dish in an oven at 150 degree Celsius for about 7-8 minutes

Step 17: After 7-8 minutes, take the dish out and it is ready to be served

Step 18: Serve Baked Mexican Rice with Indian Style Fajitas and Spinach Enchilada for a weekend night party with your friends and family