Broccoli Capsicum Masala
Indian style curry with broccoli, capsicum and spices
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized broccoli
- ½ red capsicum sliced
- ½ yellow capsicum sliced
- 1 large onion sliced thinly
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 large tomato sliced thinly
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 ½ tsp coriander powder
- ¾ tsp red chilly powder
- ½ tsp pepper powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi / dried fenugreek leaves
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds / jeera
- ½ tsp fennel seeds / sombu / saunf
- ¼ tsp asafoetida / hing
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli into medium sized florets. Put them in hot water in 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan/kadai and add cumin seeds, fennel seeds and asafoetida. Add onion, curry leaves and fry till the onions turn lightly golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute. Then add tomatoes and fry until they become soft and mushy.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilly powder, pepper powder, garam masala, kasurmi methi, 1 tbsp water and fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add broccoli, capsicum, salt and mix well. Cover and cook until the broccoli and capsicum is cooked. Open and fry for another 1-2 minutes.
Notes
- Make sure that the broccoli and capsicum are not overcooked. They must still retain some of the crunchiness.
- Adjust the amount of red chilly powder according to your spice preference.