Spanish Paella

Paella is a very popular dish of Spain. Olive oil, saffron, chicken and prawns are some of the key ingredients added to the Spanish Paella rice. Although authentic recipe is  non-vegetarian but I have tried the vegetarian variation.

Ingredients:

• Spanish Paella rice: 1 cup
• Saffron: 3-4 flakes dipped in 2 tbsp water
• Peas: 1 cup
• Onion: 1 (chopped)
• Red Capsicum: 1 (chopped)
• Yellow Capsicum: 1 (chopped)
• Green Capsicum: 1 (chopped)
• Olives: 5-7 pieces
• Artichoke pieces: 5-6
• Tomatoes: 2 large (chopped)
• Garlic cloves: 1-2 (chopped)
• Sweet corn: 1/2 cup
• Salt
• Black Pepper pwd- freshly ground
• Lemon juice: 1-2 tbsp
• Olive oil: 2-3 tbsp

Method

1. Heat oil in pan. Add garlic. Cook for a min.
2. Add onions. Cook for 2-3 mins.
3. Add red, green and yellow capsicum.
4. Add tomatoes, peas, sweet corn, olives, artichokes, saffron, salt and pepper. Cook for 3-5 mins.
5. Add paella rice. Cook for 1-2 mins with vegetables.
6. Add 2 cups of water and cook for another 20 mins (without covering).
7. Add lemon juice.
8. Serve hot.