Brown rice salad

This recipe is ideal for a light yet filling dinner.

Ingredients
Brown rice soaked
Onion 1 large
Mushrooms 6-7 washed and cut into pieces
Garlic cloves 2-3
Peppers 1/4 cup
Olive oil to sautee vegetables and for dressing
Cilantro (Corriander/dhaniya)
Salt to taste and in dressing
Pepper for dressing
Mayonnaise (optional)

Olives to dress (optional)

Method
In a wok, heat 2 tablespoons of Olive oil (you can use  any oil of your choice but Olive oil is healthier). Add garlic cloves and sautee till golden brown. Add onions and sautee till onions are transparent. Add peppers and sautee till they are soft. Add mushrooms and sautee for a minute. Boil the brown rice. Add the sauteed vegetables and mix well. Remove from flame and place it in the serving bowl. To make the dressing, in a shallow bowl add 2-3 tablespoons of Olive oil. Add cilantro, salt and pepper and beat well. Top the brown rice with the dressing. Add Olives and serve hot.

PS: If you are making this recipe for children, layer it. In a serving bowl make a layer of brown rice. Make a thin layer of mayonnaise. Add the vegetables to the remaining rice and mix well. Make another layer of rice mixed with the vegetables. Add the dressing and olives on top and serve hot.