Friday, June 8, 2012

Stuffed Capsicum Masala



I’m back! And with a bang now :)

Sorry folks, for having absconded for this long…. Well a lot of things happened and now here I am in Sweden, with D relocated here on work! I’ve taken a break from work and I’m a full time home maker… for now!

Well, life is full of contrasts, they say…. So true in my case as well! In contrast to the super busy life I had back in Bangalore, here I am, so relaxed and free, with all the time I ever needed! Just enjoying this break to the fullest… and I’m sure there will be a lot more posts coming up here as well!
Coming to this one, it was something I made back in Bangalore, recipe from a book written by mom’s friend. Makes a wonderful side dish to rotis/phulkas. The potatoes complement the capsicum beautifully well… Do try it out and let me know how you like it….

Preparation time       : 20 min
Cooking time             : 20 min
Serves                         :  4

Ingredients:
Green Capsicums        - 8 small ones
Potatoes          - 2-3 medium, boiled and peeled
Onions             - 3 medium sized, chopped fine
Tomatoes        - 2 medium sized, chopped fine
Green chilies   - 2, slit
Garlic              - 6-8 flakes
Cooking oil      - 2 Tbsp, split use
Salt                  - ½ tsp or as per taste
Ginger Garlic paste     - ½ tsp
Coriander pwd                       - ½ tsp
Garam masala pwd    - ½ tsp
Red Chili pwd              - ½ tsp

Method:
For Filling:
  • Boil potatoes and peel them after cool enough to handle
  • Mash it roughly and keep aside
  • Heat 2 Tsp oil in a pan, and add ginger garlic paste and slit green chilies
  • Add the cut onions and sauté till golden brown
  • Add the cut tomatoes and cook till done
  • Add red chilli powder, garam masala powder and coriander powder and salt and mix well
  • Switch off the flame and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Capsicums:
  • Chop off the top part of the capsicums, making them into shallow cups
  • In a wide vessel, bring enough water to a boil
  • Add the capsicum cups and close the vessel with a plate
  • Switch off the flame and let the capsicum cook slightly in the boiling water for a couple of minutes
  • Remove carefully from water, drain out the water and allow the capsicum to cool enough to handle with hands
Assembling:

  • When both the capsicums and filling are cool enough, take a capsicum and fill it with the prepared filling till the top
  • Repeat with all the capsicums and keep aside
  • In a wide pan, heat the remaining oil and place the filled capsicums one beside the other. Make sure to maintain a low flame.
  • Add the remaining filling if any to the pan
  • Cook covered on low flame till the capsicums are tender. You may need to rotate the capsicums in between for uniform cooking
  • Serve it with rotis/phulkas/chapathis.

Notes:
  • Do not overcook the capsicum in boiling water, let it be slightly crispy

17 comments:

  1. Nice stuffing. I think you could eat it plain too!

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  2. Hi Sum, finally an update. Good to hear about you taking a break for a while.....enjoy the free time. Also, recipe looks pretty easy..l'll try and let you know. The pics accompanying the post have turned out well.

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  3. Sumana,
    Lot of changes. Good to see you back.

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  4. Looks yummy, I bake it, will try a pan fried version next time. Enjoy your break and explore your new home.

    Hey - I passed on a nomination for Food stories award to you, it is at the end of my http://sattvaa.blogspot.com/2012/05/todays-special-naan-indian-bread-home.html post. additional details are at http://foodstoriesblog.com/food-stories-award-nominees/. Check it out.

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    1. Thanks Nagashree... I'll check it out...

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  5. aha, I see the change in extension of url! Was thinking where you disappeared!Guess this blog would be very busy now followed by the birding blog(hope)

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  6. Makes me hungry,super tempting and irresistible stuffed capsis..

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  7. So that's where you are! Was wondering where u disappeared to again! :) Enjoy your break, hope to see lots more here! Tempting recipe, I shall have to make this sometime soon when I still have folk around who will enjoy spicy fare..

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    1. Sure Suma! Will be more active now that i have all the time on earth!

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  8. Enjoy your well deserved break and wishing you loads of happiness!

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  9. hi, how r u? i'll try this for sure. btw, how is D?
    -Veena Ananda

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