Spinach & Capsicum Rice

Spinach & Capsicum Rice

This is a combination of Indian spices with Chinese sauces. This is really a amazing combination...i use to make this type of fried rices often with any available vegetables..this time i have more capsicum and a bunch of spinach in my fridge, so tried with it. Very quick recipe... helped me a lot to pack my hubby's lunch box during his 6 am-3 pm shift. So quick n i can also stuff as many vegetables as possible. I tried with mixed vegs like carrot,beans,peas,cabbage,mushroom,capsicum or with any 2 available ingredients. U too Try this n enjoy !!!

Nutritional Benefits of Capsicum: Capsicum/Bell peppers are excellent sources of vitamin C and vitamin A (through its concentration of carotenoids such as beta-carotene), two very powerful antioxidants.bell peppers also provide fiber that can help lower high cholesterol levels.Bell peppers appear to have a protective effect against cataracts, possibly due to their vitamin C and beta-carotene content.
Nutritional Benefits of Spinach: One cup of spinach has nearly 20% of the RDA of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating. he vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, manganese, zinc and selenium present in spinach all serve as powerful antioxidants that combat the onset of osteoporosis, atherosclerosis and high blood pressure.The high amount of vitamin A in spinach also promotes healthy skin. 

Ingredients

1/4 of each of 4 color capsicum(red,green,yellow,orange)
1 bunch spinach(or 3-4 cups)
1 onion
3-4 cups cooked rice
1/4 tsp mustard seed
1/4 tsp urad dal
1 tsp channa dal
1/4 tsp cumin seed
salt to taste
2 tsp sambhar powder(chilly powder)
1-2 tbsp oil

Method

1. In a skillet, heat oil
add mustard, urad dal and channa dal and cumin seeds with 2 secs interval
2. add in chopped onions, stir well
3. add chopped spinach with little salt
4. add chopped capsicum and mix well
5. add salt for capsicum,sambhar powder and cover with lid and cook till water leaves for around 5 mins
6. add in cooked rice, check for spice and serve hot.

Spinach & Capsicum Rice