Capsicum Matar Masala
Ingredients -
1 Capsicum
1 Cup Peas
1/2 Tsp Ginger – Garlic Paste
1 Small Onion
1 Medium Tomato
3 – 4 Tbsp Tomato Sauce
1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 Tsp Kasuri Methi
2 Pinch Garam Masala
1/2 Tsp Cumin/Jeera
1 Tbsp Oil
1/4 Tsp Turmeric
Salt as per taste
To Grind -
4 – 5 Tsp Coconut grated
7-8 Cashewnuts
2 Cloves
2 Cinnamon Pieces
1 Cardamom
Method -
Grind the Coconut along with the other given items to a smooth paste adding water.
Chop Capsicum into 1 inch square pieces. Crush a small piece of ginger with 1 clove of garlic to make the paste.
Chop onion and tomato finely. Dry Roast Kasuri Methi just until aromatic(crisp & changes its color).
Heat Oil in a pan/vessel, when hot add the cumin/jeera.
(You can add a little bit butter if you are not calorie conscious to enhance the taste.)
After a few seconds add the finely chopped onion. Saute untill lite brown.
Now add the ginger-garlic paste & further saute for a minute.
Add the chopped tomato, stir & let it cook for a few minutes until disintegrated.
Add the tomato sauce now & fry well for few more minutes.
Add Chilli powder to taste and turmeric as well. Stir well for a minute.
Now add the chopped capsicum & peas. Saute for a couple of minutes.
Add the ground coconut mixture along with a little water & salt. Mix well.
Cook for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens and the capsicum is just cooked.
Finally add the Garam Masala Powder & roasted Kasuri Methi, mix well.
After a couple of minutes switch off the heat.
Delicious Capsicum Matar Masala is ready!!! Serve with Roti/Chapatis. Enjoy!!!
