WoYP Day #28 - Potato Bell Pepper Rice

There are days when we aren’t in the mood for elaborate food, and make do with a simple one pot meal. I often have leftover rice and this was a perfect way to use it and in the process get our daily dose of veggies. The boys were initially hesitant to try it since they felt it might be spicy, and then came in the food creativity. Shaped like a fish, it soon became a contest to see who gobbles the “fish” first :D Sometimes I have to think on my feet to make meal time fun! :)

You will need:

2 cups Cooked white rice
1/2 cup green Bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup Onion, thinly sliced
1 medium potato, cubed and boiled
1 tomatoes chopped
2 tbsp Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/4 tsp Fennel seeds
3 green chilies
2 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
1/4 tsp Turmeric
2 tsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Cumin powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
1 tsp Lemon juice
Salt to taste

Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fennel seeds. Sauté for a few seconds. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté until fragrant. Add the green chillies, onions and bell peppers. Cook until the bell peppers are soft and the onions are done. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric, coriander and cumin powders. Combine and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the boiled potatoes, stir and then add the cooked rice. Season with salt and combine well. Add the garam masala and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed. 

Serve hot with a Cucumber raita.