Spinach Capsicum Masala Fried Rice / Indian Style Fried Rice With Spinach & Capsicum

      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. Basmati/Jasmine/Long grain rice    2 cups(cooked rice)
2. Spinach     1/2 bunch(roughly chopped)
3. Capsicum/Bell Pepper     Red,Green,Yellow & Orange 1/4 each (striped)
4. Garlic    3-4 no.s(finely chopped)
5. Onion    1 medium (sliced)
6. Spring onion -bulb    1/4 cup (sliced)
7. Soy sauce    1 tbsp
8. Green chilli sauce    1/2 tsbp
9. White vinegar    1 tsp
10. Sugar/Brown sugar    1/2 tsp
11. Garam masala    1/2 tsp
12. Cumin powder      1/2 tsp
13. Red chilli flakes   1 tsp or to taste
14. Pepper    to taste
15. Cashew nuts    1 or 2 tbsp chopped
16. Salt    to taste
17. Oil     1 tbsp
18. Sesame Oil    1/2 tsp(optional)

Method

• Heat oil in a sauce pan, add cahew nuts fry till it turns light golden brown and add garlic, onions and spring onions fry for a minute. 

• Then add capsicum/bell peppers and fry for 1-2 minutes (not more than that). 
• After that add chopped spinach and give a mix...then add dry powders and stir well. 

• Now add the sauces,vinegar,sugar and stir for a minute ans add the cooked rice. 
• Gently toss them or stir well,add enough salt,red chili flakes and Mix everything well and stir fry the rice with the Capsicum-Spinach mixture for 1 minute. 

• Lastly add pepper powder and some chopped spring onion greens and turn off the stove. 
• Thats it...delicious spinach capsicum masala fried rice is now ready to serve.

Note:
I used 4 colors of capsicum..if u don't have multi colors,you can try with any one color also.
If u have dark soy sauce, add that it gives nice color to the rice.
Traditionally the Chinese Fried Rice are made with Long grain Rice or Jasmine Rice but i here i have used Basmati Rice.
Adding sesame oil is optional but it gives real n nice flavor when it combined with Chinese sauces.
This time i did not add green chili sauce as i made this for my kids n also those are mini sweet peppers., so u can also try this way for your kids.
Try this indo-chinese combo and let me know the result.