Nariyali Capsicum (Capsicum curry with Coconut Milk)

Ingredients:

Oil - 4 tbsp
Green cardamon - 3
Cinnamon stick - 1 and 1/2 inch piece
Ginger garlic paste - 1 and 1/2 tsp
Onion (cubed into big pieces) - 1
Green chillies - 2 (or as per taste)
Capsicum (green, red and yellow) - 1 each (cubed)
Tomato - 1 medium (cubed)
Salt - as per taste
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp ( or as required)
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Black pepper powder - 1 tsp
Coconut milk - 1/2 can
Water - 1 and 1/ 2 cups

Procedure:

1. Heat the oil in a big pan. Once it is hot add cardamom and cinnamon stick. Fry for about 1 min.
2. Now add green chillies and onions. Fry them for 3 to 4 min.
3. Add all types of capsicums and let them fry till they become little tender. This may take about 7 to 9 min.
4. Now add Tomatoes along with salt, pepper, chilli powder and turmeric powder. Continue to cook for about 5 min.
5. Add coconut milk along with water and mix well. Check the seasoning and let it cook for about 7 to 9 min. and garnish with cilantro and serve hot with roti or naan.

Aloo Capsicum

Ingredients:

Potatoes ( medium) - 3 (shredded)
Capsicum (green) / Green Paprika - 5 (cut into 4 pieces each)
Oil - 3 tbsp
Salt - as per taste
Dry mango powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Curry leaves - 7 no.
Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp ( or as per taste)

Procedure:

1. In a non-stick pan take oil. Once it is hot add capsicum. Cover it and cook for 10 min, stirring in between.
2. Add shredded potatoes and mix well. Let that continue to cook till capsicum and potatoes are cooked well. It may take another 10 min or so. But keep on eye on it, so that potato won't stick to the bottom of the pan and burn.
3. Once the veggies are cooked add cumin seeds, salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder and curry leaves,
4. Mix the curry well and let it cook for another 5 to 7 min.
5. Serve with hot rice and ghee.

Capsicum Curry

Ingredients:

Green Capsicum - 2 ( cut into cubes)
Onion - 1 ( diced)
Tomato - 1 (cubed)
Oil - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp ( or as per taste)
Salt - as per taste
Cilantro - for garnishing

Procedure:

1. In a pan, take oil. Once it is hot add the mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter add the onion and fry them till they become translucent.
2. Add the capsicum and fry till the capsicum is just cooked enough.
3. Add the tomatoes and cover the pan with lid. Continue to cook till the tomatoes become tender.
4. Add salt, chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix well and continue for another 3 to 4 min.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Hint: To spice it up, you can add 1 tsp of garam masala and 1 tsp of coriander powder. It goes well with roti.