Capsicum Peas Rice

Ingredients:

Cooked Rice - 500 gms
Capsicum - 1 large
Fresh Green Peas - 1/2 cup
Jeera (Cumin seeds) - 1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Garlic Cloves - 2
Desiccated coconut dry - 1/2 cup
Roasted Gram Powder - 1 tsp
Salt to Taste
Oil - 2 tsp
Coriander Leaves chopped

Method:

Cook the rice and keep aside. Cut the capsicum into small pieces.

Heat oil in a pan and add Cumin Seeds. Crush the garlic cloves and add. Fry till the garlic turns to golden brown colour.

Now add the capsicum pieces. Add little water enough for the capsicum to get cooked. Cover with lid and cook on med flame till the capsicum is done.

Add green peas to it and cook for 2 mins. Add salt, Garam Masala and Roasted gram powder. Mix well. Add the coconut to the mix.

Add cooked rice to the pan and mix it. Add chopped coriander leaves and serve.

Some Tips and Tricks:

1. Add the green peas at the end to avoid the peas from being overcooked and breaking.

2. Roasted gram powder is added so that the masala binds well with the rice.