1 teacup mixed boiled vegetables (french beans, carrots, green peas)
1 1/2 teacups uncooked rice
3 tbsps oil
2 white onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1 capsicum, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
6 tbsps oil
Salt to taste

Mexican Fried Rice

1. For the rice, wash and soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain. Fry the rice in the oil until light pink in color. Add 3 cups of water, salt and cook until the rice is cooked.
2. Heat the oil in a broad vessel and fry the onions until golden brown in color. Add the garlic and fry for a few seconds. Add the turmeric powder and fry again for a few seconds.
3. Remove the onions and in the same oil, fry the capsicum for 1 minute. Add the tomato, vegetables, chili powder, salt and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the fried onions, cooked rice and mix well. Serve hot.
   Serves 6
   Preparation time: 45 minutes