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February 17, 2011

Capsicum Masala




Capsicum Masala  [ Normally served with Puri, Roti  & Chapatti]
Ingredients:


Capsicum
2 Nos Big

Onion
1 Big

Bangalore Tomato
1 Small

Ginger garlic paste
½ tsp

Turmeric
2 Pinch

Red chilly/Dhania Mix (Powder)
1 small tsp

Garam Masala (Ready Mix)
¼   tsp

Clove / Cinnamon Mix
2 Pinch

Jeera (Whole)
1  tsp

Salt
To taste

Oil
2-3  tbsp

Curry Leaves
5-6 Nos

Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1  tbsp


Tip :
*  Red Chilly  & Dhania Powder mix :: 100 : 150 gms.
* Grind equal portion of Clove & Cinnamon mix Store in Air Tight container – 10 gms


Method :
·       Wash the capsicum remove the stem, seeds & cut into small pieces.
·       Chop Onion into fine pieces (thin& small), Chop tomato into small pieces.
·     Place Kadai /wok, heat Oil, add jeera, let it splutter add the chopped onions & fry till pink.
·       Lower the flame, add chopped tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste mix well.
·   Add turmeric, Red chilli / Dhania powder, Garam Masala & Clove-cinnamon powder & Salt to taste (approx ½ to ¾ tsp)mix well.
·      Now add chopped capsicum and mix well cover and cook till half done.
·      Add half cup water, curry leaves & chopped coriander leaves and cook till gravy thickens.

Tip : Cooking in low flame tastes better.