Capsicum Masala Rice

Ingredients

Capsicum (Bellpepper) - 1/2 each of yellow, red & green
Mustard & urad dhal - 1/4 tbsp
Cumin - 1/2 tbsp
Red chillies - 2
Peanuts (Groundnuts)- 1/ 4 cup
Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp
Curry leaves - 10 Nos.
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Basmathi Rice - 1 1/2 cup
Coriander leaves - 5 strands
Salt - To taste

Method

1. Wash and cook the basmathi rice with 2 1/4 cups of water and salt and keep aside.
2. Cut the capsicum to bite - size pieces.
3. Dry roast (w/o adding oil) mustard, urad dhal, cumin, peanuts, red chilli, coriander powder and curry leaves.
4. Allow it to cool and blend to a coarse powder in a blender / mixie.
5. In a large pan, add oil. To this add capsicum pieces and salt. Let this fry for 5 - 7 min in a medium heat.
6. Add the grind masala powder & garam masala and fry for another 2 min.
7. To this, add the cooked basmathi rice and mix well. Let this stand for another 2 min on a medium heat.
8. Garnish with coriander leaves.
9. Serve with egg masala / potato fry / raita.

Note

1. This rice looks awesome with three different colors of capsicum.
2. Can also be prepared w/ any one color of capsicum.