Mixed steamed rice

(Serves 6)

Ingredients:

Boiled peas 3/4 cup
Boiled corn kernels 3/4 cup
Peeled and diced tomatoes 3/4 cup
Rice 1/2 cup
Chopped capsicum 1/2 cup
Chopped onion 1/2 cup
Oil 2 tbsps
Chopped garlic 1 tsp
Chopped green chilli
1 Water 1 3/4 cups
Salt 1 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/4 tsp

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan, add onion and garlic, and fry till the onion becomes light gold.
• Add rice, fry well, add salt and water, cover and cook on a slow flame, till the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat, add the other ingredients and mix well. Grease a ring mold or any other mold, put the rice mixture into it, and level properly.
• Steam this mold, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover on to a decorative plate.
• Decorate it with dryfruits and serve with curry or Raita.
• This dish is a wholesome meal by itself.