Capsicum Rice

I love all kinds of pepper. Green pepper or capsicum is a wonderful vegetable that can be used in numerous dishes. I give my kids different kinds of rice for lunch. Capsicum rice is flavorful, tasty and my kids love it.

Ingredients:
1 C cooked rice
1 green pepper, chopped
1 T olive oil
mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, curry leaves, and red chili for seasoning
2 t roasted peanuts
1/2 t turmeric powder
salt to taste
For masala:
1/2-inch cinnamon
1 clove
1 t coriander seeds
1 t channa dal
5 red chili
4 black pepper
1/2 t dry roasted sesame seeds
1/2 t dry grated coconut

Method:
1. Cool cooked rice.
2. Roast the ingredients for masala in a little oil, powder them, and keep aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan on medium flame and add the seasonings. Add the pepper and cook till soft. Add turmeric powder, salt and the powdered masala. Saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice. Mix gently. Serve warm with choice of raita and papadum.