Capsicum Rice

This is a very colourful and flavourful dish that can be made for lunchbox and even for a huge crowd. Ingredients Rice - 2 cups Capsicum (Bell Pepper) - 2 (chopped/sliced) - (I used 1/2 of each coloured bell pepper - green, orange, yellow and red) Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp Cashew Nuts (or Peanuts) - 1 tblsp Oil/Ghee - 1 tblsp Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp Cilantro - handful (finely chopped) To Powder Corriander Seeds - 1 tblsp Urad Dal - 1 tblsp Dry Red Chillies - 4 (or as needed) Curry Leaves - 1 spring Grated Coconut - 1.5 tblsp (You can also use 1 tblsp of Sesame Seeds instead) Method 1. Cook the rice seperately. Spread it in a tray and let it cool. 2. Dry roast all the ingredients under 'To Powder'. Cool it and make a powder. 3. Heat ghee in a pan and splutter the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cashew nuts (or peanuts) and curry leaves. 4. Add the chopped capsicum pieces and saute till it becomes little soft. 5. Add the spice powder, turmeric powder and required salt. Fry for a minute. 6. Add the cooked rice and fry everything together till each rice grain is nicely coated with the spice powder. 7. Check and adjust the salt and other seasonings. Switch off. 8. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro and sliced colourful bell peppers. Serving Suggestion     - This rice has so much flavour by itself, it can be served with some raita and potato chips.     - It also goes very well with any non veg and veg sidedishes.