capsicum masala

Capsicum masala

Its been a long time since i posted any recipes now .As i am from karnataka and have a taste for akki roti its been a part of my breakfast back home.Amma makes a variety of curries to go withit,or else a variety of chutnies.i like the huchellu chutney the most of it.Well as i cud not get it here in japan,i make curries to go with it.One of the curries is here.capsicum has a different opinion from many people.I add it to most of my gravies coz i like it and its got the goodness of fibres with it.

capsicum -2 big(i used red bell pepper here)

onion-1

mustard and jeera for seasoning both 1/4 sp

curry leaves-as much u like

green peas (fresh)-1/2 cup

haldi - apinch

redchillipowder-1/2 tsp

olive oil-for sesoning

ginger garlic paste

garam masala -1/4 tsp

dhania powder-1/2 tsp

coconut fresh or frozen optional for garnishing

method


Heat oil in kadai,add the mustard jeera and curry leaves for seasoning.

add onion saute well.add a pinch of haldi .

add all the powders.saute again.

add ginger garlic paste.fry till raw smell fades.

chop capsicum into squares and add to the kadai.saute well .

add the fresh peas,cover and cook .check in between and add water if required.

add salt and cook for few more minutes.finally add coconut saute and turn the gas off.

serve hot with hot akki rotti.

Broccoli soya bhaji

Broccolli soya bhaji


This sabji is easy and comes up quite good.for all those who turn nose on brocolli u'l love it.this is all u need,

Brocolli florets-1 cup(cleaned in cold water)
soya chunks -1/2 cup
tomato-1/2 chopped
jeera-1/2 tsp
dhania pdr-1 tsp
chiili pdr-1/4 tsp
garam masala pdr-1/4 tsp
oil -for seasoning
salt for taste
First soak the soya chunks in hotwater for 10 min,add lil salt .squeeeze and remove the chunks from water .wash in cold water ,squeeze and remove .
in a pan add oil fro seasoning,add jeera as its done add chilli pdr.add tomatoes and saute.add brocolli pieces,dhania pdrand mix slowly.add the soya chunks,garam masala pdr,salt.close the lid.add little water ,as brocolli leaves water when salt added while cooking.close lid and let it cook for 5 to 8 min or till the brocolli is cooked.serve hot with phulka.