Capsicum Masala rice

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup boiled rice
• 1 Big capsicum or Green bell pepper thinly sliced. 
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbs ghee

For Masala powder

• 1/2 tsp Coriander seeds
• 2 Dried Red Chilies
• 1 small Cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp Jeera
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp Urad dal
• 1 tsp Chana dal
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 1 tbs Dry coconut

For Seasoning

• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Urad dal
• Curry Leaves
• Coriander Leaves for Garnishing
• Few Cashew nuts

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Roast the masala ingredients in a little ghee and grind them into powder .Keep aside.
• Heat oil and add seasonigs one by one and fry till golden brown in color. 
• Add the sliced capsicums and fry them for few minutes.  
• Now add prepared masala powder and salt needed. Do not overcook as the capsicums should be crunchy.
• Add the cooked rice and mix well.Fry for a few minutes until the rice is hot. 
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with raita.