Apr 11, 2023

Capsicum Aloo Stir fry 2

Capsicum Aloo Stir Fry is a spicy side dish for Indian breads. A blend of green chilies, shredded raw mango, coconut is added to capsicum. 

Capsicum or Bell Pepper / Simla Mirch is a vegetable where we can keep experimenting various combinations. 


Ingredients
Seasoning
  • Mustard seeds 1 Tsp
  • Cumin seeds /Jeera 1 Tsp
  • Hing-Pinch
  • Urad Dal 1/2 tsp
  • Chana Dal 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric-pinch
  • Curry leaves-few
  • green chiles -4-5 finely chopped
  • Shredded raw mango -1/2 cup
  • Coconut-1/4 cup

Method- 

Heat oil for in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add items mentioned in seasoning Once done add capsicum, potato slices and saute for 1 - 2 min. Once done add shredded raw mango, green chilies, coconut to capsicum and stir-fry over low heat for 5 - 7 minutes till capsicums are tender. Add salt mix well.

Serve Capsicum Aloo Stir fry 2 hot with chapati or rice.


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Jun 15, 2021

Corn Chili Cheese Sandwich


Corn Chili Cheese Sandwich
Corn Chili Cheese Sandwich is a perfect recipe that can be enjoyed as snack or lunch. A right mix of vegetables, with cheese and seasoning. Try it hot on a nice rainy day or over a relaxing weekend, you will definately enjoy it!

Prep Time: 15mins

Cook Time:20 Mins
Total time:35 mins
Servings: 4
Author: Smita

Ingredients  


Capsicum(finely chopped) - 1/2 cup
Sweet Corn - 1/2 cup
 Onions(finely chopped) - 1/2 cup
Pepper pwd-1/2 tsp
 Green chillies(finely chopped) - 2 
 Salt - to taste.
Italian seasoning-to taste
Chaat masala-to taste
Butter
Bread
Mozarella Cheese
Green chutney

Method: 

In a bowl, add chopped capsicum, sweet corn, onions, green chillies, salt, pepper powder,seasoning in a bowl and mix it well. Next add Mozzarella cheese and mix it again. Take bread slice and apply green chutney and butter. Place this mix on the bread slice, cover this with one more bread slice. Toast it in the toaster. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.






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Aug 26, 2020

Capsicum Tomato Avalakki

Capsicum Tomato Avalakki is very simple and easy to prepare.It has the nice tangy and spicy flavor. Poha (oggarane avalakki ) or seasoned rice flakes are healthy and easy to digest too, just right for all ages.

Adding vegetables to Poha makes it more healthier.
Capsicum Tomato Avalakki

Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time:10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Servings: 3
Category: Breakfast
Author- SmiShri

Ingredients


  • 1 cup poha (flaked rice /avalakki) 
  • Tomatoes-2 finely chopped
  • Capsicum-1 finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. Chana dal
  • 1/2 tsp. Urad Dal
  • 1/2 tbsp Peanut
  • 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (opt)
  • 1 Tsp Bhath pwd
  • Few chopped coriander leaves
  • Few curry leaves
  • Hing-pinch
  • Tumeric-pinch
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp. grated fresh coconut (opt)
  • 1/s tsp Lemon juice



Method

Soak the poha in water for 5 minutes. Wash thoroughly and drain the water completely. Heat oil in a pan, fry peanuts and keep it aside then add mustard seeds, after it splutters, add chana dal/urad dal, hing,turmeric and stir fry. Add green chillies or bhath pwd,curry leaves. Add chopped tomatoes,capsicum and fry it for a while. Add soaked avalakki, salt and mix well. Add coconut, lemon juice, coriander leaves mix carefully. Serve Capsicum Tomato Avalakki hot.





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Jan 12, 2017

Capsicum Rice Sevai

Capsicum Rice Sevai  is an enjoyable healthy filling breakfast recipe. A perfect start for your busy day.

Ingredients:
· 2 cups rice vermicelli 
· 1 cup simla mirch thinly sliced

Seasoning

· 4-5 green chillies chopped
· few curry leaves
· 1 tbsp oil
· 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
.1/2 tsp jeera
· 1 tsp urad dal
· 1 tsp channa dal
 .Turmeric-pinch
. Hing-pinch
· Salt for taste
· Water

Garnishing
· 1-2 tbsp grated coconut
· Few coriander leaves


Method:
  • Boil water in a vessel.In a bowl add the rice sevai ,add the hot water allow to rest for 5-10 mins.Next in a kadai , add oil,fry the cashews and keep it aside. Next add mustard seeds, followed by urad dal, channa dal ,and jeera, hing, curry leaves, chopped chilies, turmeric and sauté well. Now, add sliced capsicum and stir fry well .Strain the vermicelli and add to the kadai,add salt.
  • Mix well. Add the fried cashews and mix well.
  • Garnish with coconut.Serve hot.
    (you can follow the instructions on the packet either MTR/Anil for cooking the vermicelli) 




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    Jan 7, 2017

    Capsicum Tomato Sandwich

    Capsicum Tomato Sandwich is simple and easy to make.Enjoy as a quick snack or mini dinner.

    Prep Time: 15mins

    Cook Time:20 Mins
    Total time:35 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Smita

    Capsicum Tomato Sandwich 
    Ingredients
      • 1 cup sliced capsicum
      • 1 cup tomato chopped
      • 3-4  green chilies–chopped finely
      • ½ tsp jeera
      • ¼ tsp mustard
      • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
      • 1/2 
      • 1-2 tsp italian seasoning
      • a few chopped coriander leaves
      • Sandwich masala 
      • 8 Bread slices 
      • Butter
      • Salt
      • Green Chutney
      • Ketchup
        Method:In a kadai,heat oil,add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,green chilies,curry leaves,hing, tumeric ,add tomatoes, capsicum and stir fry well ,once done add salt,coriander leaves and mix well.Take bread,apply butter and  green chutney, add the capsicum tomato mix ,add some sandwich masala,cover with another chutney-butter spread bread.Grill in toaster.Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.You can also add cheese to make it more tastier.


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        Jan 14, 2016

        Hurikadle Capsicum Rice

        Capsicum Bhath with Hurikadle  / Capsicum Rice is easy and perfect one pot meal. Stir fried capsicum blended with bhath powder and hurikadle in rice tastes delicious.

        Enjoy with raita /papad.

        Ingredients:

        Capsicum Rice with Hurikadle
        • 1 cup rice
        • 1 cup stir fried capsicum (Simla Mirch)
        • 1/2 tsp. mustard
        • 1/2 tsp.chana dal
        • 1/2 tsp. urad dal
        • Hing-Pinch
        • Curry leaves-few
        • Turmeric pwd-pinch
        • 2 tbsp. oil
        • Green Chilies-1-2
        • Salt to taste
        • 2 tbsp. Bhath Powder
        • Dry grated coconut-1 tbsp
        • Hurikadle-few
        • Coriander leaves-few chopped

        Method: In a pan add little oil and stir fry capsicum and keep it aside.Cook rice and Spread it on a plate.Heat oil , add mustard seeds, after it splutters ,add chana dal,urad dal,hing,curry leaves, chiles , turmeric and fry until golden brown. Also fry Fried gram (hurikadle) Add the capsicum, bhath powder, salt and mix well.Add rice, and mix well.Garnish with coconut. and coriander leaves Serve hot with raita or papad or enjoy just like that.




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        Oct 6, 2014

        Simla Mirch Bhajia / Capsicum Fritters

        Simla Mirch Bhajia (Capsicum Fritters) is a  spicy starter/snack that can enjoyed by all of us. 

        If you are bored with the normal onion /Aloo bhajjis, try this delicious, perfectly flavoured Capsicum fritters.

        Simla Mirch Bhajia

        Simla Mirch Bhajia / Capsicum Fritters


        Ingredients

        • 1  Large Capsicum cut finely
        • 1-2  tsp red chilli pwd /Bhath pwd
        • 1/2 tsp tumeric pwd
        • 1 tsp Dhania Jeera Pwd
        • 1 tsp of dry mango powder 
        • (Everest Amchur)(opt)
        • 1/4 tsp  garam masala 
        • 1/4 tsp ajwain
        • 3 tbsp gram flour (besan)
        • 1 tbsp rice flour
        • salt for taste
        • Oil for frying


        Method-

        Take a bowl combine all the ingredients and mix well. 
        Add little water, add cut capsicum and mix well ,the flour and capsicum should blend and be well coated and be dry. 
        Heat a little oil and add it to this batter and mix it well.
        Keep it for sometime.
        In a kadai heat sufficient oil for frying. 
        Slowly add the capsicum besan mix in batches in the hot oil. 
        Fry till golden brown on both sides. 
        Drain on absorbent paper. 

        Serve hot spicy, crispy fried Simla Mirch Bhajias with ketchup or chutney of your choice.

        You can enjoy these with simple Rasam Rice too!.. Anyway you like it, you will surely enjoy the taste.


        (You can cut the capsicum in long strands as well)

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        Jun 19, 2014

        Capsicum Sandwich

        Capsicum Sandwich is simple and easy to make.Enjoy as a quick snack or mini dinner.


        Capiscum Sandwich
        Ingredients
          • 1 cup chopped capsicum
          • ½ onion – chopped finely
          • 3-4  green chilies–chopped finely
          • ½ tsp jeera
          • ¼ tsp mustard
          • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
          • 1/2 
          • Pinch Hing
          • a few chopped coriander leaves
          • Sandwich masala 
          • 8 Bread slices 
          • Butter
          • Salt
          • Green Chutney
          • Ketchup
            Method:In a kadai,heat oil,add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,green chilies,curry leaves,hing, tumeric ,add onions, capsicum and stir fry well ,once done add salt,coriander leaves and mix well.Take bread,apply butter and  green chutney, add the capsicum mix ,add some sandwich masala,cover with another chutney-butter spread bread.Grill in toaster.Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.You can also add cheese to make it more tastier.


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            Apr 2, 2014

            Capsicum Chutney

            Capsicum Chutney is yet another vegetable based chutney that can be enjoyed with Dosa/Idli or Chapati.This is easy and spicy -a non coconut based chutney.



            Capsicum Chutney
            Ingredients:
            • 1 cup Green Capsicums chopped
            • 1 Onion, chopped
            • Few Peanuts roasted
            • 1 tbsp. Oil
            • 4-5 Green chillies
            • 1 tsp tamarind paste
            • Salt to taste
            Seasoning
            • 1/2 tsp Mustard
            • 1 tsp Chana dal
            • 1 tsp Urad dal
            • Few Curry leaves
            • Hing-pinch
            • 1 tbsp Oil

            Method: Roast the peanuts and keep it aside. Next add oil in kadai, fry capscium, chilies, onions. Grind these with tamarind paste into chutney with very less water. Season with mustard seeds, hing, chana dal, urad dal and curry leaves. Enjoy with dosa, idlis or Indian Breads.






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            Sep 6, 2013

            Capsicum Gojju

            Capsicum Gojju (Kannada-word for Tamarind based curry) is delicious ,spicy gravy of Simla Mirch (Bell Pepper) cooked with tangy tamarind.Enjoy with chapati.It's traditional dish in South Indian homes.

            Capsicum Gojju,tamarind based curry,bell pepper,simla mirch
            Capsicum Gojju
            Ingredients
            1. Capsicum-1 cup (finely chopped)
            2. Oil-2 tspn
            3. Mustard – 1/2 tspn
            4. Jeera-1/2 tspn
            5. Chana dal-1 tsp
            6. Urad Dal-1 tsp
            7. Hing-pinch
            8. Turmeric pwd-1/2 tsp
            9. Tamrind juice-1-2 tsp
            10. Curry leaves few
            11. Rasam pwd-1-2 tbsp
            12. Jaggery-1 tsp
            13. Dry coconut-1-2 tsp
            14. Salt to taste
            Method-In a kadai, add oil and fry capsicum well.Keep it aside.Next heat oil in a pan and add mustard,chana dal,urad dal,hing,turmeric pwd,curry leaves once done add Rasam (Saaru) powder,tamarind juice,jaggery,salt,water and mix well .Add capsicum and mix well.Cook for 2 – 3 minutes till the gravy thickens.Add dry coconut and mix.Serve hot with chapati.


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            Aug 26, 2013

            Corn Capsicum Gravy

            Corn Capsicum Masala Gravy is a great combination of sweet corn and capsicum blended with spices. A tasty gravy for Indian Breads.


            Ingredients:
            Corn Capsicum Masala Gravy
            Corn Capsicum Gravy
            1 cup Sweet corn(steamed)

            1 Simla Mirch (capsicum)
            1 onion, finely chopped
            1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
            1 tomato finely chopped
            1-2 green chillies chopped

            1/2 tsp jeera
            1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
            Turmeric pwd-pinch
            1/2 tsp dhania jeera pwd
            1 tsp Garam masala 
            1/2 tsp kasuri methi(Everest)
            salt to taste
            1 tbsp oil/butter
            Curry leaves-few
            Coriander leaves-few

            Roasted Cashew-few


            Method-In a kadai, add little oil, fry capsicum and keep it aside. 
            Next in a pan, heat oil, add jeera, chopped onions, green chillies and curry leaves and fry, next add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 mins. 
            Add the chopped tomatoes and masala pwds and fry well. 
            Add little water and cook for 1-2 mins. Next add the fried capsicum, sweet corn, salt, kasuri methi ,cashews and mix. 
            Simmer for 2-3 mins till the gravy blends well stirring occasionally. 
            Garnish with coriander leaves.
            Serve hot with rice or rotis.




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            Aug 23, 2013

            Capsicum Bhath / Capsicum Rice

            Capsicum Rice / Capsicum Bhath
            Capsicum Rice

            Capsicum Bhath / Capsicum Rice is easy and perfect one pot meal.Stir fried capsicum blended with bhath powder in rice tastes delicious.Enjoy with raita /papad.

            Ingredients:
            1 cup rice
            1 cup stir fried capsicum (Simla Mirch)
            1/2 tsp. mustard
            1/2 tsp.chana dal
            1/2 tsp. urad dal
            Hing-Pinch
            Curry leaves-few
            Turmeric pwd-pinch
            2 tbsp. oil
            Salt to taste
            2 tbsp. Bhath Powder
            Dry grated coconut-1 tbsp
            Peanuts-few

            Method: In a pan add little oil and stir fry capsicum and keep it aside.Cook rice and Spread it on a plate.
            Heat oil , add mustard seeds, after it splutters ,add chana dal,urad dal,hing,curry leaves, turmeric and fry until golden brown. Also fry peanuts.Add the capsicum, bhath powder, salt and mix well.Add rice, and mix well.Garnish with coconut.Serve hot with raita or papad or enjoy just like that.


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            Jul 18, 2013

            Capsicum Tomato Gravy

            Capsicum Tomato Gravy is a awesome combination of Simla Mirch and tomatoes deliciously flavoured with various spices.Enjoy with your favorite Indian Breads.


            Ingredients:
            Capsicum Tomato Curry
            Capsicum Tomato Gravy

            • 2 Simla Mirch (capsicum)
            • cut into big squares
            • 1 onion, finely chopped
            • 1/2 cup peas
            • 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
            • 2 tomatoes,cut into big pieces
            • 1-2 green chillies chopped
            • 1/2 tsp jeera
            • 1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
            • 1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
            • 1/2 tsp dhania jeera pwd
            • 1/2 tsp roasted peanut pwd
            • 1/2 tsp kasuri methi(Everest)
            • salt to taste
            • 1 tbsp oil
            • Curry leaves-few
            • Coriander leaves-few

            Method- In a kadai,add little oil, fry capsicum and keep it aside. Next in a pan,heat oil, add jeera, chopped onions, green chillies and curry leaves and fry, next,add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 mins. Add the chopped tomatoes and masala pwds and fry well. Add little water and cook for 1-2 mins. Next add the fried capsicum, salt, peanut pwd, kasuri methi and mix. Simmer for 2-3 mins till the gravy blends well. Garnish with coriander leaves .Serve hot with rice or rotis.

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            May 18, 2013

            Capsicum Peas Gravy

            Capsicum Peas Masala is delicious gravy that can be enjoyed with Indian breads. Another Sabzi variety of capsicum and peas blended in various spices.


            Ingredients

            Capsicum Peas Masala

            • Onions - 1 chopped
            • Capsicum, chopped 2-3
            • Peas - 1 cup 
            • Oil - 2 tbsp
            • Cashew nut -5-6
            • Green chilies - 2-3
            • Tomato-1 chopped
            • Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
            • Butter - 1 tbsp
            • Red Chili pwd-1 tsp
            • Garam Masala-1 tsp
            • Dhania Jeera Pwd-1/2 tsp
            • Salt to taste
            • Amchoor pwd-1/4 tsp
            • Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
            • Mustard-1/2 tsp


            Method: Roast cashew ,onion(little) and chilies. Grind it into smooth paste.Grind the tomatoes into puree. Heat oil or butter in kadai, sauté capsicum. Remove and keep it aside. Next, add oil, add mustard, cumin seeds, add onions and fry well. Add the ginger garlic paste, masala pwd, cashew paste and fry well. Add tomato and let it cook for 2-3 mins, add the peas and capsicum, add salt and cook till the gravy is done. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with Indian breads.

            (you can add cream if req)




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            May 7, 2013

            Capsicum Masala

            Capsicum Masala is a yummy ,tasty side dish for chapati or naan,blended in spices makes it tasty and delicious.

            Ingredients Capsicum-1 sliced
            Capsicum Masala
            Onion-1 sliced
            Tomato - 1 sliced
            Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp
            Jeera -1tsp
            Bay leaves-1 or 2
            Oil - 1-2 tbsp
            Garam Masala-1tsp
            Red chili Pwd-1 tsp
            Dhania jeera pwd-1 tsp
            Green Chilies-1or 2
            Cashew nuts - 1 tsp
            Salt - As reqd
            Lemon juice - 1 tsp
            Coriander leaves -few
            Crushed Kasuri Methi-few(Everest)


            Method-Grind cashews ,green chilies and onion (little) into paste.Heat oil in kadai,add capsicum and fry well ( keep it aside on a plate),next add jeera,bay leaves,onion and tomato and fry, next add the masalas and fry well.Add the ground mix ,salt ,kasuri methi ,capsicums and stir well for some time.Garnish with lemon juice and coriander leaves.Serve hot with chapati ,naan or roti.

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            Feb 22, 2013

            Stir fry Capsicum / Capsicum Palya

            Stir fried Capsicum (Capsicum with Besan Palya ) is an easy dry sabzi for chapati or rice.Simla Mirch / Bell Pepper is blended with besan and spices making it tasty and delicious.


            Ingredients
            Stir fry Capsicum ,besan capsicum,Simla Mirch besan,Bell Pepper
            Stir Fried Capsicum with besan
            • Capsicums (Bell Pepper)-2 big chopped
            • Gram flour (besan) 3 Tbsp (roasted )
            • Oil 3 Tbsp
            • Coriander powder 2 Tsp
            • salt to taste

            Seasoning


            • Oil 2 Tsp
            • Mustard seeds 1 Tsp
            • Cumin seeds 1 Tsp
            • Hing-Pinch
            • Urad Dal 1/2 tsp
            • Chana Dal 1/2 tsp
            • Green Chillies 5-6 finely chopped


            Method

            Heat oil for in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add items mentioned in seasoning Once done add capsicums and saute for 1 - 2 min.Add roasted gram flour, oil, coriander powder, and salt in a bowl.Add to capsicums and stir-fry over low heat for 5 - 7 minutes till capsicums are tender.Serve hot with chapati or rasam rice.


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            Jan 27, 2013

            Sevai Upma / Vermicelli Upma

            Capsicum Sevai Upma / Vermicelli Upma is enjoyable filling breakfast recipe mainly made in South Indian families. Try it out and enjoy the taste.


            Sevai Upma , vermicelli
            Capsicum Sevai Upma
            Ingredients:
            · 2 cups vermicelli
            · 1 cup simla mirch chopped
            · 1 onion chopped 
            · 6-7 green chillies chopped
            · few curry leaves
            · 1 tbsp oil
            · ½ tsp mustard seeds
            .1/2 tsp Jeera
            · 1 tsp urad dal
            · 1 tsp channa dal
            · Salt for taste
            . few peanuts fried
            · Water
            · 3 tbsp grated coconut
            · Few coriander leaves
            . hing-pinch
            .Turmeric-pinch


            Method:
            • Add 1 tsp oil to a broad pan, when oil is hot, add vermicelli and roast till vermicelli turns golden brown.
            • Keep the vermicelli aside.
            • Next in a pan, add oil. When oil is hot, add mustard seeds, followed by urad dal, channa dal ,and jeera.Meanwhile boil water.
            • Add chopped green chillies, hing ,curry leaves and sauté .
            • Now, add onion,capsicum fry again till onion turns golden brown.
            • Add salt,  and reduce the flame. Add the vermicelli and add boiled water.
            • Cook till the water is absorbed.
            • Garnish it with fried peanuts,coriander leaves and coconut and serve hot.

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