Flax Seed and veggies rice

Flax seeds contain high levels of dietary fibers and is rich in omega-fatty acids. it also helps in reducing cholestrol levels especially in women. Its  healthy fat and high fiber content make it a great food for weight loss.

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked rice with enough salt
1/2 small onion , finely chopped
1tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chilly pwd
A pinch of turmeric
1tbsp coconut pwd
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds/jeera
4 curry leaves
1 small piece of cinnamon
1 green cardamom pod
4 cloves
1 small bay leaf
1tsp garam masala pwd
1 tsp roasted peanut pwd
1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 medium sized carrot, chopped into small cubes

Method:

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadai and when hot, add mustard seeds, jeera and curry leaf. Let splutter.Add the cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon,cardamom and saute for 1 min.
• Add the chopped onion and saute till it turns translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell disappears.
• Add the peas and saute for 2 mins. Add the cubed carrots and cook for another 5 mins, covered and on low heat. 
• When the vegetables get soft, add  salt (just enough for the vegetables),turmeric, garam masala pwd, red chilly pwd and saute for a min.Add the roasted peanut pwd and flax seed pwd and mix and add the cooked rice immediately and mix well.
• Lower heat and cover the kadai and cook for 2-3 mins or till the rice gets warm.