Capsicum Masala

We generally think what side dish to make for dinner that goes well with chapati or dosa. We would generally like to make something different and tasty. Capsicum masala is a simple and easy to make side dish which is very tasty.

Ingredients:

• Capsicum – 2 (medium sized Chopped into 1 inch cubes)
• Onions – 2 (chopped finely)
• Green Chillies – 3 (slit lengthwise)
• Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp.
• Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tsp.
• Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp.
• Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp.
• Dhania Powder – 2 tsps.
• Salt – 1 tsp. or as needed
• Oil – 3 tsps.
• Coriander Leaves – a handful for garnishing
• Water – ½ cup

For Grinding:

• Tomatoes – 3
• Cashew Nuts – 6
• Cinnamon Stick – 1
• Cloves – 2

Method:

• Grind tomatoes, cashew nuts, cinnamon sticks and cloves to a fine paste.
• Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and fry for half a minute in low flame.
• Add green chillies and onions and fry till onions turn transparent.
• Add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes.
• Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
• Fry in low flame for 6 minutes unitil raw smell of masala goes.
• Now add tomato puree and half cup of water and cook till oil floats on top.
• Add capsicum pieces and close the lid and cook till capsicum becomes soft.
• When the gravy thickens, switch off the stove and garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with chapathi or dosa.