Jul 27, 2012

Mixed Bell Pepper Subzi with Kasoori Methi

Mixed Bell Pepper Subzi with Kasoori Methi

A tasty and colourful North Indian style subzi (dry curry). Best with rotis !!!

Tip: Adding paneer (cottage cheese) and tomato cubes along with bell pepper is also a good option !!

Serves: 3

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

1 onion, cut into 1/2 - inch cubes (separate each layers)

1 small size red bell pepper , remove seeds and cut into ½ - inch cubes

1 small size yellow bell pepper, remove seeds and cut into ½ - inch cubes

1 small size green bell pepper (capsicum), remove seeds and cut into ½ - inch cubes

½ teaspoon red chilli powder

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

For kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves):

Heat a small pan. Add kasoori methi and dry roast for 3 - 5 minutes until crisp. Remove from the heat and crush it into a fine powder.

Method

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add cubed onion and fry till light pink in color on a medium to low heat.

Add cubed bell peppers and stir for 1 minute.

Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix all the ingredients well. Cover with a tight lid and cook on a low heat for 8 – 10 minutes or until done / well cooked. Do not add water when cooking. Sprinkle dry roasted kasoori methi powder and serve as a side dish with rotis.


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