ALOO CAPSICUM MASALA

                                   Aloo Capsicum Masala is a North Indian Dish and Goes Very Well With Roti Items. Aloo capsicum is a simple combination of bell pepper and Potatoes.

INGREDIENTS  :

Aloo / Potatoes  :  2

Bell pepper / Capsicum  : 2 big

Tomatoes  :   2

Onion    : 2

Green chillies : 3 to 4

Turmeric powder   : 1/2 tsp

Chilli Powder  :  Depends on ur spicy level

Garam masala : 1 tsp ( Optional)

FOR PREAPRING MASALA  : 

Onion  : 1

Garlic cloves  : 4

Ginger   :  small piece

Dhaniya / Coriander seeds   : 1 tsp

Cumin seeds  : 1/2 tsp

Cashew nuts  : 10

• Wash and peel potatoes. Cut potatoes in to medium size pieces and boil it. Wash and cut capsicum and keep it aside.

• In a fry pan dry roast coriander seeds & cumin seeds or u can use coriander powder and cumin powder ( 1tsp Each).
• In a blender add ginger, garlic cloves or ginger garlic paste ( 11/2 tsp), Roasted coriander & cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes, cashew nuts and make a paste adding little water as shown in the picture.
• Take a sauce pan and add 3tsp of oil. On heating add onions and need to add little salt at this point.
• Fry onions 5 mins and add capsicum pieces in it.

•  Let it fry for a while and add salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix it well.

• Covered with lid and cook for 5 mins till capsicum becomes soft.
• Then add grinded masala paste to it.

•  Mix boiled potatoes, add little water and cook till it leaves a layer of oil. Atlast add garam masala. (Optional)
• Check the seasoning if u need add salt to it. Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve with naan / roti / chapathi.