Saturday, September 24, 2011

Kovakkai capsicum masala

Ingredients :
Kovakkai - 2 cups
Capsicum - 1 cup
Onion - 1 medium size
Salt - as required
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 5 tsp

Grind together :
Tomato -1
Ginger - half inch piece
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Corriander seeds - 2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp

Method :

1. Heat the oil in a kadai. Add some cumin seeds.
2. When they splutter add the chopped onion.
3. Roast till they turn translucent.
4. Add the kovakkai and the capsicum and sauté for a couple of minutes
5. Sprinkle some water and close with a lid and cook on a low flame till the vegetables are cooked.
6. In parallel grind the ingredients to be ground in a mixer or blender.
7. Add a tsp of oil to the ground mixture and microwave on high for 8 to 10 mins. Stir once or twice in between
8. Now add this mix to the vegetables and blend and stir everything together.
9. Add salt to taste.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves .