This is an easy one. Takes little time and very few ingredients
to make.
The following recipe serves 2 people.
Preparation time : 10 minutes
Cooking time : 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Bell peppers(Capsicum) - 3
Onion -1 medium sized
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 10-12 leaves
Shredded coconut - 1 Tbsp
Coriander powder - 3 Tsp
Dried red chilies - 2
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Ginger powder - 1.5 tsp
Garlic powder - 1 tsp
Step 1: Chop the bell peppers into bite size pieces. I have used 3 medium sized bell peppers of different colors. You can use only the green ones or any color you like.
Step 2: Chop the onions finely.
Step 3: We need the following spices.
Step 4: Take 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan on medium heat. Add a few cumin seeds to check the heat. If the seeds splutter withing 3-4 seconds then your temperature is right. Add the rest of cumin and mustard seeds. Fry for 45 seconds.
Step 5: Add the dried red chilies and the curry leaves. Fry for 30 seconds.
Step 7: Add the ginger paste, garlic paste and turmeric powder.Cook for 3-4 more minutes
Step 8: Add the bell peppers. Coat well with the mixture. Fry for a minute and the cover the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes.
Step 10: Put the lid on again and cook for another 10-15 minutes till the peppers are cooked.
Step 11: Enjoy your "Shimla mirch masala".
