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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Capsicum Potato Bhaji / Simla Mirchi Batata Bhaji


Time 30 min
Ingredients
Potatoes 2 small size
Capsicum chopped into cubes 1 heaped cup
Onion 2 medium size (peeled and chopped lengthwise)
Curry leaves 5-6
Grated ginger 1/2 tsp
Crushed garlic 1/2 tsp
Green chilies 3 
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Pinch of asafoetida
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder 1/4 tsp
Amchur powder 1/4 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Oil 2 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method
Cook potato in pressure cooker for 3 whistles. Allow it to cool. Peel off potato and cut into cubes.
Heat oil in pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida. After mustard seeds pops out, keep low flame. Then add onion, green chilies, ginger, garlic, fry till onion turns light golden brown. Then add capsicum, mix well, then add 2 tbsp water cover the lid ad cook for 6-7 min till capsicum is cooked 90%. Then add turmeric power, garam masala, amchur powder, coriander powder. Mix well. Saute for few min. Then add potatoes and salt, mix well. Saute for 2 min. Turn off the flame. Serve hot with chapati.



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