CAULIFLOWER AND CAPSICUM RICE

Here is a simple and tasty meal in a dish which can 

be prepared in a jiffy ...

Lunch or Dinner...this dish comes in as a handy lifesaver...

It can be prepared with minimum fuss 

and mind you... it is a tasty and healthy dish rolled into one...

INGREDIENTS

• BASMATI RICE - I CUP
• ONION -1
• CAPSICUM(chopped) - 1 CUP
• CAULIFLOWER (chopped)-1 CUP
• OIL -1 TABLESPOON
• GREEN CHILLIES- 2-3
• GARAM MASALA POWDER -1 TEASPOON
• TURMERIC POWDER - 1/4 TEASPOON
• SALT TO TASTE
• CORIANDER LEAVES FOR GARNISHING

METHOD

• Wash and soak the rice for 15 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a pressure pan.
• Saute the chopped chillies,chopped onion and chopped vegetables for a minute or two.
• Add the turmeric and garam masala powder. 
• Now add the drained rice and mix well.
• Add two cups of water and salt to taste.
• Pressure cook for 3 - 4 whistles.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve with any raitha or chips or sabzi/curry of your choice.

CHEESY CORN AND CAPSICUM PASTA

Here is a deliciously rich and cheesy pasta which

              can be prepared effortlessly at home...

INGREDIENTS

• ELBOW MACARONI -2 CUPS
• (you can use instant macaroni if you wish)
• MILK -250 ML
• GRATED COOKING CHEESE-1 CUP
• ONION-1
• SWEET CORN-2 TABLESPOON
• CAPSICUM(GREEN.YELLOW AND RED ONES)-1/2 EACH
• WHITE PEPPER POWDER TO TASTE
• SALT TO TASTE
• BUTTER -1 TABLESPOON

METHOD

1. Cook the pasta as per the instructions in the packet or cook it till done in salted boiling water to which a little oil is added .Drain
2. Heat the butter in a pan.saute the sliced onions,sweet corn and sliced capsicum for a few minutes.
3. Add powdered white pepper and a little salt. Add the cooked pasta,milk and cheese .
4. Cook till the milk is absorbed.

         Serve hot with tomato sauce .

POTATO CAPSICUM CURRY

Here is a tasty and healthy side dish loaded with

 the goodness of capsicums and the richness of potatoes...





INGREDIENTS

CAPSICUMS -3
POTATOES -2
TOMATOES -3
ONIONS -2
GREEN CHILLIES-  4-5
CUMINSEEDS -1/2 TEASPOON
TURMERIC POWDER-1/4 TEASPOON
GARAM MASALA POWDER -1/2 TEASPOON
OIL -2 TABLESPOONS
SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Cut the capsicums ,peeled potatoes and tomatoes into finger sized strips/pieces.
• Chop the onions and green chillies.
• Heat the oil in a heavy pan.
• Fry the cumin seeds.
• Then fry the chillies .Now add the onions and fry till they are transparent.
• Add the salt ,turmeric powder,capsicums and tomatoes and fry well.
• Now add the boiled potatoes and cook till the fluids are almost absorbed.
• Add the garam masala powder .simmer for a few minutes.
• Remove from the heat and garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with rice and rotis