Capsicum rice

Capsicum rice:
    Before we go to the recipe lets see the benefits of capsicum.
There are numerous healthy reasons to eat capsicum. It has Vitamin C and is an excellent source of Vitamin A and beta-carotene. It is low in fat and calories and hence does not increase the levels of bad cholesterol in the body. Having said all the above, do u have any reason to avoid this recipe.
I am not a great lover of capsicum, but I love to eat it his way. I have heard the same comments from my guests too. So even if you are not a great fan of Capsicum don't hesitate to try this.


Ingredients :
Basmati rice - 1 cup
Capsicum  - 2 cup chopped in Squares ( use multiple color capsicum to make it look appealing)
Salt to taste
Butter or oil

Dry roast and grind coarsely :
Mustard - 1 Tbsp
Urad dhal - 1 Tbsp
Coriander seeds - 1 Tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 Tbsp
Red chilli - 6 or to taste
Curry leaves - 20 or less ( I personally like the flavor of curry leaves. 10 leaves would be sufficient but I prefer more. So its upto you )
Peanuts - 4 Tbsp
Grated cocunut - 1 tbsp

Method :

1. Cook the rice and let it cool
2. In a pan, add butter or oil and when it is hot, add capsicum and cook it.
3. Add the ground powder and fry for few more minutes.
4. Add rice and salt and mix well.
5. Simmer the flame and let it cook for 20 minutes so that all the flavor are merged with rice.

Yummy capsicum rice is ready.

Enjoy cooking and eating.

Note :
For measurementas,
http://ucancooktoo.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_31.html