POTATO CAPSICUM

POTATO CAPSICUM

INGREDIENTS

• Potatoes-4 cut into cubes
• Capsicum-2 chopped
• Tomatoes (puree form)-2
• Ginger grated-1/2 inch
• Cumin seeds (jeera)-1/4 teaspoon
• Asafoetida (hing)- a pinch
• Salt to taste
• Coriander powder (dhania powder)-1/2 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder-1/4 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon
• Garam masala powder-1/4 teaspoon
• Oil

METHOD

• Heat 3-4 tablespoons oil in a pan & add potatoes to it.
• Fry them for a minute or two & then take them out on a paper towel. Keep them aside.
• In the leftover oil, add asafoetida & cumin seeds.
• As they crackle, add grated ginger to it.
• As the ginger turns slightly brown, add tomatoes.
• Mix well & add turmeric powder & coriander powder to it.
• As the mixture leaves oil, add salt, red chilli powder & garam masala powder.
• Mix well & add capsicum to it.
• Fry capsicum in the mixture for 2 minutes & then add fried potatoes to it.
• Cover the pan with a lid till the capsicum & potates turn soft.
• Keep checking in between.
• Once they become soft & well cooked, turn off the flame.
• Potato capsicum is ready to serve.