Colourful fried Rice

Made n Enjoyed
Hello readers,

JCO wishes every Indian a very happy 66th Independence day of India !!

August 15th brings back all the memories of India's historical freedom struggle. The day marks the creation of world's largest democracy. This year Indian citizens have entered into 66th year of Independence . Our hearts swell with proud, oozing love and respect for our mother nation, but yet again it's time to see what India has achieved. It's yet again the time to analyse Is India Really Free ?

Female infanticide, farmers' suicide, poverty, communal disharmony, child labour, surging crime and corruption are few roadblocks in India's successful journey ahead. With situations like these how can we proudly say that India is free ?

I-day is a special day, to celebrate the spirit of being independent, and to make the celebrations and fanfare all the more meaningful, it is necessary to wake up and stand for the cause of our country. A constructive approach and commitment is all we need to relish the state of being free.

I am no longer an Indian citizen , but my soul is still Indian and I always say to people I am proud to be an Indian...
Let's keep hope for better India and celebrate the day with this colourful rice with Tri colour theme. I have used carrots for Kesariya colour, Broccoli for Hara Colour and Rice for Safed colour.

You will need:-

• 1 cup cooked and cooled basmati rice ( grains must separated )
• 1/4 cup boiled or steamed carrots
• 1/4 cup boiled or steamed broccoli
• Salt to taste
• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 2-3 green chillies slit
• 1.5 tsp black pepper powder or white pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• pinch of sugar
• handful of fresh chopped coriander

Method:-
Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan, add cumin seeds and green chillies when they splutter add boiled vegetables.
Add little sugar, salt and black or white pepper powder .
Mix well but gently.
Now add cooked and cooled rice, give it a good stir and heat the rice.
When is heated up serve with any curry or daal.
I served mine with tadka daal.

Linking this dish to Celebrate - 15th August guest host by Geetha, event by ME.
Sharan's event Independence Day and