May 1, 2017

Aloo Capsicum

Aloo Capsicum is a delicious combination for Indian breads. It can be made in variety of ways. This is one with hurikadle pudi / Fried gram dal powder and mildly spiced. Perfect for kids.


Aloo Capsicum
Ingredients 

  •  2 potatoes (boiled and diced)
  •  2 capsicums 
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 
  • 1/2 tsp mustard
  • Hing pinch
  • 1-2 green chillies
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder 
  • 1 tsp Hurikadle powder
  • 2 tsp grated coconut
  • 1-2 tbsp Oil
  • Salt 

  • Method-Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard, hing, turmeric, green chilies and fry till done  add capsicum and sauté for some time. Next add potatoes ,the hurikadle powder , salt and mix well. Garnish  with coriander leaves and coconut and serve Aloo Capsicum hot with chapati or rice.


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Sep 30, 2016

Aloo Simla Mirch Peanut masala

Aloo Simla Mirch Peanut masala is a delicious combination for Indian breads. It can be made in variety of ways. This is made by blending aloo and simla mirch in roasted peanut masala powder.


Aloo simla mirch peanut masala
Aloo Simla Mirch Peanut masala
Ingredients

1 potatoes (boiled and diced)
2 capsicums 
1/2 tsp cumin seed 
1/2 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp chana dal
1/2 tsp urad dal
Hing pinch
1/2 tsp red chili powder 
1 tsp turmeric powder 
1/2 tsp dhania jeera powder 
1 tsp Bhath powder
2 tsp Peanut powder
few coriander leaves (finely chopped) 
1-2 tbsp Oil
Salt 
  • Method-
  • Roast peanut well in a kadai.Ground it in the mixer and keep it aside.(You can also add red chillies along with it)
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard, chana dal,urad dal ,hing, and fry till done ,add capsicum and sauté for some time. Next add diced potatoes ,the masala pwd ,salt and mix well. Garnish  with coriander leaves and serve Aloo Simla Mirch Peanut masala hot with naan or roti.


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Jan 14, 2016

Hurikadle Capsicum Rice

Capsicum Bhath with Hurikadle  / Capsicum Rice is easy and perfect one pot meal. Stir fried capsicum blended with bhath powder and hurikadle in rice tastes delicious.

Enjoy with raita /papad.

Ingredients:

Capsicum Rice with Hurikadle
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup stir fried capsicum (Simla Mirch)
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard
  • 1/2 tsp.chana dal
  • 1/2 tsp. urad dal
  • Hing-Pinch
  • Curry leaves-few
  • Turmeric pwd-pinch
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • Green Chilies-1-2
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp. Bhath Powder
  • Dry grated coconut-1 tbsp
  • Hurikadle-few
  • Coriander leaves-few chopped

Method: In a pan add little oil and stir fry capsicum and keep it aside.Cook rice and Spread it on a plate.Heat oil , add mustard seeds, after it splutters ,add chana dal,urad dal,hing,curry leaves, chiles , turmeric and fry until golden brown. Also fry Fried gram (hurikadle) Add the capsicum, bhath powder, salt and mix well.Add rice, and mix well.Garnish with coconut. and coriander leaves Serve hot with raita or papad or enjoy just like that.




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Jun 10, 2015

Capsicum Coconut Stir Fry

Capsicum Coconut Stir Fry is a spicy side dish for Indian breads .A blend of masala with coconut added to capsicum . Capsicum or Bell Pepper / Simla Mirch is a vegetable where we can keep experimenting various combinations. 


  • Capsicums (Bell Pepper)-2 big chopped
  • Oil 3 Tbsp
  • salt to taste
Seasoning
  • Mustard seeds 1 Tsp
  • Cumin seeds /Jeera 1 Tsp
  • Hing-Pinch
  • Urad Dal 1/2 tsp
  • Chana Dal 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric-pinch
  • Curry leaves-few
Grinding
  • Bath Masala-2 tsp
  • Coconut-1/4 cup

Method-Heat oil for in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add items mentioned in seasoning Once done add capsicums and saute for 1 - 2 min.Meanwhile grind Bhath masala with coconut without water coarsely .Next add this mix  to capsicum and stir-fry over low heat for 5 - 7 minutes till capsicums are tender.Add salt mix well.Serve hot with chapati or rice.


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Jul 19, 2014

Capsicum Raita / Simla Mirch ka Raita

Capsicum Raita or Simla Mirch ka Raita is a excellent combination of crunchy stir fried capsicum (Bell Pepper)with chilled curds. 

Enjoy this quick and delicious raita with your parathas or spicy biryanis.

Capsicum Raita 

Ingredients
Chilled Curds - 1 cup
Capsicum - 3/4 cup chopped
Chat Masala -1/4 tsp
Dhania Jeera pwd-1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste

Seasonings
oil-1/2 tsp  (seasoning)
1/2 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp chana dal
1/2 tsp urad dal
1/2 tsp jeera
1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
Few curry leaves
Hing a pinch

Method -Take a bowl, mix the yogurt,masala pwd chat masala and salt.Heat oil in a small pan.Stir fry the capsicum and keep it aside.
Next  in the oil , add the mustard and cumin seeds. Next add the green chillies, chana dal, urad dal ,curry leaves and hing.
Fry for some time.
Add the capsicum and mix .Pour this into the yogurt.
Mix well and serve.

Enjoy Capsicum Raita / Simla Mirch ka Raita with  pulao or parathas.
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Jun 19, 2014

Capsicum Sandwich

Capsicum Sandwich is simple and easy to make.Enjoy as a quick snack or mini dinner.


Capiscum Sandwich
Ingredients
    • 1 cup chopped capsicum
    • ½ onion – chopped finely
    • 3-4  green chilies–chopped finely
    • ½ tsp jeera
    • ¼ tsp mustard
    • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 
    • Pinch Hing
    • a few chopped coriander leaves
    • Sandwich masala 
    • 8 Bread slices 
    • Butter
    • Salt
    • Green Chutney
    • Ketchup
      Method:In a kadai,heat oil,add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,green chilies,curry leaves,hing, tumeric ,add onions, capsicum and stir fry well ,once done add salt,coriander leaves and mix well.Take bread,apply butter and  green chutney, add the capsicum mix ,add some sandwich masala,cover with another chutney-butter spread bread.Grill in toaster.Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.You can also add cheese to make it more tastier.


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      Apr 2, 2014

      Capsicum Chutney

      Capsicum Chutney is yet another vegetable based chutney that can be enjoyed with Dosa/Idli or Chapati.This is easy and spicy -a non coconut based chutney.



      Capsicum Chutney
      Ingredients:
      • 1 cup Green Capsicums chopped
      • 1 Onion, chopped
      • Few Peanuts roasted
      • 1 tbsp. Oil
      • 4-5 Green chillies
      • 1 tsp tamarind paste
      • Salt to taste
      Seasoning
      • 1/2 tsp Mustard
      • 1 tsp Chana dal
      • 1 tsp Urad dal
      • Few Curry leaves
      • Hing-pinch
      • 1 tbsp Oil

      Method: Roast the peanuts and keep it aside. Next add oil in kadai, fry capscium, chilies, onions. Grind these with tamarind paste into chutney with very less water. Season with mustard seeds, hing, chana dal, urad dal and curry leaves. Enjoy with dosa, idlis or Indian Breads.






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      Oct 12, 2013

      Aloo SimlaMirch Gravy

      Aloo SimlaMirch Gravy is a awesome combination of Capsicum (Bell Pepper) and potatoes deliciously flavoured with various spices. Enjoy with your favorite Indian Breads. You can make many varieties with these 2 vegetables. This is just one of them.

      Ingredients:

      • 2 Simla Mirch (capsicum)
      • cut into big squares
      • 2 potatoes (boiled)
      • 1 onion, finely chopped
      • 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
      • 1 tomato
      • 1-2 green chillies chopped
      • 1/2 tsp jeera
      • 1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
      • 1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
      • 1/2 tsp dhania jeera pwd
      • 1/2 garam masala
      • 1/2 tsp kasuri methi(Everest)
      • salt to taste
      • 1 tbsp oil
      • Coriander leaves-few
      • Roasted cashews-few

      Method

      In a kadai, add little oil, fry capsicum and keep it aside. Grind little onion,  tomatoes green chillies and cashew nuts with little water. Next in a pan, heat oil, add jeera, chopped onions, next add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 mins. Add the masala pwds, ground paste  and fry well. Add little water and cook for 1-2 mins. Next add the fried capsicum, salt ,boiled potatoes, kasuri methi and mix. Simmer for 2-3 mins till the gravy blends well. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve Aloo SimlaMirch Gravy hot with rice or rotis.



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      Sep 6, 2013

      Capsicum Gojju

      Capsicum Gojju (Kannada-word for Tamarind based curry) is delicious ,spicy gravy of Simla Mirch (Bell Pepper) cooked with tangy tamarind.Enjoy with chapati.It's traditional dish in South Indian homes.

      Capsicum Gojju,tamarind based curry,bell pepper,simla mirch
      Capsicum Gojju
      Ingredients
      1. Capsicum-1 cup (finely chopped)
      2. Oil-2 tspn
      3. Mustard – 1/2 tspn
      4. Jeera-1/2 tspn
      5. Chana dal-1 tsp
      6. Urad Dal-1 tsp
      7. Hing-pinch
      8. Turmeric pwd-1/2 tsp
      9. Tamrind juice-1-2 tsp
      10. Curry leaves few
      11. Rasam pwd-1-2 tbsp
      12. Jaggery-1 tsp
      13. Dry coconut-1-2 tsp
      14. Salt to taste
      Method-In a kadai, add oil and fry capsicum well.Keep it aside.Next heat oil in a pan and add mustard,chana dal,urad dal,hing,turmeric pwd,curry leaves once done add Rasam (Saaru) powder,tamarind juice,jaggery,salt,water and mix well .Add capsicum and mix well.Cook for 2 – 3 minutes till the gravy thickens.Add dry coconut and mix.Serve hot with chapati.


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      Aug 26, 2013

      Corn Capsicum Gravy

      Corn Capsicum Masala Gravy is a great combination of sweet corn and capsicum blended with spices. A tasty gravy for Indian Breads.


      Ingredients:
      Corn Capsicum Masala Gravy
      Corn Capsicum Gravy
      1 cup Sweet corn(steamed)

      1 Simla Mirch (capsicum)
      1 onion, finely chopped
      1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
      1 tomato finely chopped
      1-2 green chillies chopped

      1/2 tsp jeera
      1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
      Turmeric pwd-pinch
      1/2 tsp dhania jeera pwd
      1 tsp Garam masala 
      1/2 tsp kasuri methi(Everest)
      salt to taste
      1 tbsp oil/butter
      Curry leaves-few
      Coriander leaves-few

      Roasted Cashew-few


      Method-In a kadai, add little oil, fry capsicum and keep it aside. 
      Next in a pan, heat oil, add jeera, chopped onions, green chillies and curry leaves and fry, next add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 mins. 
      Add the chopped tomatoes and masala pwds and fry well. 
      Add little water and cook for 1-2 mins. Next add the fried capsicum, sweet corn, salt, kasuri methi ,cashews and mix. 
      Simmer for 2-3 mins till the gravy blends well stirring occasionally. 
      Garnish with coriander leaves.
      Serve hot with rice or rotis.




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      Aug 23, 2013

      Capsicum Bhath / Capsicum Rice

      Capsicum Rice / Capsicum Bhath
      Capsicum Rice

      Capsicum Bhath / Capsicum Rice is easy and perfect one pot meal.Stir fried capsicum blended with bhath powder in rice tastes delicious.Enjoy with raita /papad.

      Ingredients:
      1 cup rice
      1 cup stir fried capsicum (Simla Mirch)
      1/2 tsp. mustard
      1/2 tsp.chana dal
      1/2 tsp. urad dal
      Hing-Pinch
      Curry leaves-few
      Turmeric pwd-pinch
      2 tbsp. oil
      Salt to taste
      2 tbsp. Bhath Powder
      Dry grated coconut-1 tbsp
      Peanuts-few

      Method: In a pan add little oil and stir fry capsicum and keep it aside.Cook rice and Spread it on a plate.
      Heat oil , add mustard seeds, after it splutters ,add chana dal,urad dal,hing,curry leaves, turmeric and fry until golden brown. Also fry peanuts.Add the capsicum, bhath powder, salt and mix well.Add rice, and mix well.Garnish with coconut.Serve hot with raita or papad or enjoy just like that.


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      Jul 18, 2013

      Capsicum Tomato Gravy

      Capsicum Tomato Gravy is a awesome combination of Simla Mirch and tomatoes deliciously flavoured with various spices.Enjoy with your favorite Indian Breads.


      Ingredients:
      Capsicum Tomato Curry
      Capsicum Tomato Gravy

      • 2 Simla Mirch (capsicum)
      • cut into big squares
      • 1 onion, finely chopped
      • 1/2 cup peas
      • 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
      • 2 tomatoes,cut into big pieces
      • 1-2 green chillies chopped
      • 1/2 tsp jeera
      • 1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
      • 1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
      • 1/2 tsp dhania jeera pwd
      • 1/2 tsp roasted peanut pwd
      • 1/2 tsp kasuri methi(Everest)
      • salt to taste
      • 1 tbsp oil
      • Curry leaves-few
      • Coriander leaves-few

      Method- In a kadai,add little oil, fry capsicum and keep it aside. Next in a pan,heat oil, add jeera, chopped onions, green chillies and curry leaves and fry, next,add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 mins. Add the chopped tomatoes and masala pwds and fry well. Add little water and cook for 1-2 mins. Next add the fried capsicum, salt, peanut pwd, kasuri methi and mix. Simmer for 2-3 mins till the gravy blends well. Garnish with coriander leaves .Serve hot with rice or rotis.

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      May 18, 2013

      Capsicum Peas Gravy

      Capsicum Peas Masala is delicious gravy that can be enjoyed with Indian breads. Another Sabzi variety of capsicum and peas blended in various spices.


      Ingredients

      Capsicum Peas Masala

      • Onions - 1 chopped
      • Capsicum, chopped 2-3
      • Peas - 1 cup 
      • Oil - 2 tbsp
      • Cashew nut -5-6
      • Green chilies - 2-3
      • Tomato-1 chopped
      • Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
      • Butter - 1 tbsp
      • Red Chili pwd-1 tsp
      • Garam Masala-1 tsp
      • Dhania Jeera Pwd-1/2 tsp
      • Salt to taste
      • Amchoor pwd-1/4 tsp
      • Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
      • Mustard-1/2 tsp


      Method: Roast cashew ,onion(little) and chilies. Grind it into smooth paste.Grind the tomatoes into puree. Heat oil or butter in kadai, sauté capsicum. Remove and keep it aside. Next, add oil, add mustard, cumin seeds, add onions and fry well. Add the ginger garlic paste, masala pwd, cashew paste and fry well. Add tomato and let it cook for 2-3 mins, add the peas and capsicum, add salt and cook till the gravy is done. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with Indian breads.

      (you can add cream if req)




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      May 7, 2013

      Capsicum Masala

      Capsicum Masala is a yummy ,tasty side dish for chapati or naan,blended in spices makes it tasty and delicious.

      Ingredients Capsicum-1 sliced
      Capsicum Masala
      Onion-1 sliced
      Tomato - 1 sliced
      Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp
      Jeera -1tsp
      Bay leaves-1 or 2
      Oil - 1-2 tbsp
      Garam Masala-1tsp
      Red chili Pwd-1 tsp
      Dhania jeera pwd-1 tsp
      Green Chilies-1or 2
      Cashew nuts - 1 tsp
      Salt - As reqd
      Lemon juice - 1 tsp
      Coriander leaves -few
      Crushed Kasuri Methi-few(Everest)


      Method-Grind cashews ,green chilies and onion (little) into paste.Heat oil in kadai,add capsicum and fry well ( keep it aside on a plate),next add jeera,bay leaves,onion and tomato and fry, next add the masalas and fry well.Add the ground mix ,salt ,kasuri methi ,capsicums and stir well for some time.Garnish with lemon juice and coriander leaves.Serve hot with chapati ,naan or roti.

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      May 5, 2013

      Aloo Simla Mirch Sabzi

      Aloo Simla Mirch is a delicious combination for Indian breads.It can be made in variety of ways.This is just one of them.


      Ingredients
      Aloo Capsicum Sabzi ,aloo capsicum masala,aloo capsicum curry
      Aloo Simla Mirch
      1 potatoes (boiled and diced)
      2 capsicums 
      1 onion finely chopped
      1/2 cup peas steamed
      1/2 tsp cumin seed 
      1/2 tsp mustard
      1/2 tsp chana dal
      1/2 tsp urad dal
      Hing pinch
      1/2 tsp red chili powder 
      1 tsp turmeric powder 
      1/2 tsp dhania jeera powder 
      1 tsp Bhath powder
      few coriander leaves (finely chopped) 
      1-2 tbsp Oil
      Salt 
      • Method-Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard,chana dal,urad dal ,hing, and fry till done ,add onions and fry well add capsicum and sauté for some time.Next add diced potatoes ,steamed peas,the masala pwd ,salt and mix well.Garnish  with coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or roti.


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      Feb 22, 2013

      Stir fry Capsicum / Capsicum Palya

      Stir fried Capsicum (Capsicum with Besan Palya ) is an easy dry sabzi for chapati or rice.Simla Mirch / Bell Pepper is blended with besan and spices making it tasty and delicious.


      Ingredients
      Stir fry Capsicum ,besan capsicum,Simla Mirch besan,Bell Pepper
      Stir Fried Capsicum with besan
      • Capsicums (Bell Pepper)-2 big chopped
      • Gram flour (besan) 3 Tbsp (roasted )
      • Oil 3 Tbsp
      • Coriander powder 2 Tsp
      • salt to taste

      Seasoning


      • Oil 2 Tsp
      • Mustard seeds 1 Tsp
      • Cumin seeds 1 Tsp
      • Hing-Pinch
      • Urad Dal 1/2 tsp
      • Chana Dal 1/2 tsp
      • Green Chillies 5-6 finely chopped


      Method

      Heat oil for in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add items mentioned in seasoning Once done add capsicums and saute for 1 - 2 min.Add roasted gram flour, oil, coriander powder, and salt in a bowl.Add to capsicums and stir-fry over low heat for 5 - 7 minutes till capsicums are tender.Serve hot with chapati or rasam rice.


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