Burnt Garlic - Capsicum Rice

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice

1 1/2 tbsp garlic, crushed

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp celery, finely chopped

2 tbsp spring onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup green capsicum, finely chopped

1/4 cup orange capsicum, finely chopped

1/4 cup red capsicum, finely chopped

1/4 cup yellow capsicum, finely chopped

salt to taste

2-3 tbsp butter

Preparation:

1. Wash the rice and cook in a deep pan adding enough water and salt till done. Drain the water and keep it aside.
2. Heat butter in a pan and add crushed garlic and saute it till lightly brown.
3. Add chopped onion, spring onion and celery and saute for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
4. Then add chopped capsicums and saute for 1-2 minutes. Don't overcook the capsicums.
5. Add cooked rice and enough salt to this and mix / toss well for 2 minutes.
6. Remove from flame and serve hot with any spicy veg or non-veg curry....