Onion Capsicum Masala

         Onion Capsicum masala is a dry sabzi that goes very well with your chapatis. It is a very simple dish to prepare and is blended with spices that makes it worth trying.

You may also like to try Aloo Kheema, Drumstick besan curry, Khageena, Dahi ki chutney (Raita) and Sweet Corn Curry from My Mom's Kitchen.

Ingredients:

1. Capsicum - 1 or 2nos
2. Onion - 1 (large)
3. Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
4. Cumin seeds - 1tsp
5. Cashew nuts - 8 to 10 nos
6. Coriander powder - 1tsp
7. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
8. Red chili powder - 1 tsp
9. Curry leaves - 1 to 2 sprigs
10. Green Chili - 2nos
11. Coriander leaves - a few
12. Salt - to taste
13. Oil - 1tbsp
14. Water - as required.

Method:

• De-seed and slice the bell peppers.
• Slice the onions and cut cashew nuts into halves.
• Heat oil in a pan (I used Olive oil you can use any vegetable oil).
• To the pan add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves followed by onions saute till soft and golden brown. Next, add the slit green chilies.

                                       

• Now add all the spices - turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chili powder and salt as per taste.
• Add little water and cook on high flame till oil resurfaces.
• Add in the bell peppers and give a good mix.
• Cover and cook on low flame for about five minutes or till there is no water left.
• Add the halved cashews and garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot.

Serve Onion Capsicum Masala with steamed rice and Hyderabadi Khatti Dal for a complete meal.

Happy Cooking!!!