Cabbage Capsicum Rice

"Cabbage Capsicum Rice" - is one of my most favourite easy to make rice dish. I used to love it when my mom would pack it for me during college days. She had come across this recipe in one of Sanjeev Kapoor's Shows. The 1st try itself was an instant hit! :) Even my dad who doesn't like capsicum loved this dish. And since then its remained a favourite :)

After coming to States, I made it for my hubby (even he doesn't like capsicum) and  he too liked it and  now is one his favourite too! So folks, this recipe is also a hit among people who aren't Capsicum Lovers ;)

The only spice in this dish is of pepper powder and believe me it works wonders. The recipe asks for limited ingredients and hence you can prepare it in a jiffy. It does taste good by itself but also goes well with any Chinese side dish like Manchurian, chilli chicken etc.

Ingredients :

1 tbsp Oil

2 tbsp Ghee

1 and half cup of pressure cooked rice

3 large Onions, finely sliced

1/4th to 1/2 portion of a medium sized Cabbage, finely shredded

2 medium sized Capsicum, finely sliced into an inch pieces

Salt to taste

4 - 5 tbsp of Pepper pwd ( can add more as per taste)

grated Cheese for garnishing

Procedure:

* Take a pan add oil + ghee, when it gets heated add onions and saute until it changes colour.

* Once the onions are done add shredded cabbage and saute till its cooked.

* Then add the capsicum and fry it along with onion and cabbage until all the vegetables are thoroughly cooked.

* Now add the cooked rice in small portions. Add a small portion of the cooked rice and mix it along with the veggies followed by the remaining portions in the similar way.

* Add salt to taste and pepper pwd and mix well.

* Now mix it well with the grated cheese. You can also add a little grated cheese on top while serving.

I'm sure it will be a hit when you guys try it out too!! :)

Luv,