Thursday 14 January 2016

Mexican Fried Rice



                                                                                 


When was the last time you cooked a really fun meal?  If you can't remember then it is about time to start ...now!  Some times it is not about the nutrition or the calories ...it is just about enjoying preparing your meal and eating it...with gusto.

This really colourful and easy-to -put- together dish combines vibrant coloured veggies like carrot and capsicum with tomato sauce, chilly flakes, oregano and of course rice.  An unusual combination that is sure to tickle your palate and have you asking for more!

Ingredients: 
2 cups cooked rice
1 onion
1 capsicum
1 small carrot
4,5 cloves garlic
2 tbsps tomato sauce
1 tsp chilli sauce ( optional)
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1/2 tsp oregano
1 whole red chilli
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp butter
Coriander leaves
1 jalapeno

Method:     Slice onions. Grate carrot.  Cut capsicum in small cubes. Finely chop garlic, jalapeno and coriander leaves.

                                                                           



In a pan pour oil and butter.  Add red chilli broken in two pieces and garlic. Next add the onions and fry till translucent.

                                                                             



Add carrot and stir fry for a minute.  Add capsicum, salt, chilli flakes, oregano, tomato sauce and chilli sauce (optional).


                                                                               



Add the rice and mix well. You can also add the jalapeno and coriander leaves.

                                                                         



Cover and let it cook on very low flame for 5 minutes.  Serve hot garnished with corn chips.


                                                                           

                                                                           

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