Tuesday 19 November 2013

Aloo Mirchi / Capsicum with Potatoes

Boiled potatoes and Capsicum with a pinch of fenugreek leaves brings out an aromatic dish. Aloo Mirchi and Chapati is a great combination. It is a simple and tasty dish which I tried from "Tickling Palates".
Ingredients
  • Potatoes - 4
  • Capsicum - 1 large
  • Onion - 1 large finely chopped
  • Dry kasuri Methi leaves / Dry fenugreek leaves - 1 tsp
  • Red chili powder - 2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4th tsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
  • Urad dal - 1 tsp
  • Salt - 1tsp
  • Cooking oil - 1 tsp
Preparation
  • Boil potatoes in a pressure cooker, peel skin off, cut it into cubes and set it aside. Wash and cut capsicum into cubes.
  • Pour oil in a deep frying when hot add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal. Add onions and fry it until light brown. Add capsicum and cook until it is crunchy.
  • Then add the boiled potatoes, mix well. Now add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix thoroughly. Cook with closed lid for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle water now and then.
  • Open and add kasuri Methi at this time. Mix well. Serve hot with Chapatis.

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