October 19, 15:18IOL

Simple Spicy Cabbage and Potato Curry

This simple and spicy vegetable curry is made using cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and aromatic whole spices.

Ingredients

You will need: one chopped onion, one diced tomato, curry leaves, six dried red chilies, one teaspoon of mustard seeds, one teaspoon of cumin seeds, half a shredded cabbage, two minced garlic cloves, salt to taste, oil, and three peeled and chopped potatoes.

Cooking Instructions

Heat the oil in a saucepan, then add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies. Sauté the mixture for five minutes, after which the tomatoes and onion are added.

Next, the dish simmers for ten minutes until the onion and tomatoes begin to take on a brown hue. After that, the cabbage is added, the saucepan is covered, and it simmers for another fifteen minutes. Then the potatoes and salt to taste are added, everything is mixed, and the dish is covered again to cook for an additional twenty minutes until the potatoes are tender.

If you wish to increase the spiciness, you can add some vegetable sauce or chili curry.

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www.aajtak.inOctober 19, 15:56

Chef Ranvir's Recipe for Dry Vegetable Mix of Sweet Pepper and Boiled Potatoes

During the winter season, green sweet peppers become widely available in the market, and many households prepare a dish from potatoes and sweet peppers. This snack is simple to make and is very popular when served with roti, paratha, or puri. However, sometimes the homemade version of this dish does not reach restaurant quality. If you are facing such a problem, you can try preparing this snack in the style of Chef Ranvir Barara.

This dry snack, made from potatoes and sweet peppers, is quick to prepare and does not require a large number of ingredients. Its flavor can be enhanced using onions, garlic, and some basic spices available at home. This dish is suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and can also be served to children in school lunch boxes along with roti or paratha.

To prepare the vegetable mix of potatoes and sweet peppers, you first need to fry the onion and garlic. Take a pot and heat oil in it. Add half a teaspoon of cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Then add the finely chopped onion and garlic, frying them until lightly golden brown to enhance the flavor of the dish.

Next is the stage of adding sweet pepper and ghee. When the onion and garlic are well fried, add the diced sweet pepper to the pot. Along with it, add a little salt and one tablespoon of desi ghee. Fry the sweet pepper over medium heat for about five minutes to bring out its flavor.

After this, boiled potatoes and spices are added. The potatoes, cut into pieces, are placed in the pot with the sweet pepper. All ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Then, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and a little water as needed are added, after which all components are mixed so that the spices evenly coat the potatoes and peppers.

The final stage is adding tomatoes and simmering. Chopped tomatoes and finely chopped fresh coriander are added to the pot. After thorough mixing, cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 10–15 minutes so that the potatoes, peppers, and spices fully meld in flavor.

When the dish is ready, turn off the heat. The resulting potato and sweet pepper snack is ready to serve. It is recommended to eat it hot with roti, paratha, or puri.

Professional tip: if you prefer the sweet pepper to remain slightly crunchy, do not cook it for too long. And lovers of dry snacks should add less water and remove the lid at the end to allow the dish to brown slightly.

www.aajtak.inOctober 15, 08:57

Recipe for Bell Pepper and Yogurt Dish Using Chickpea Flour

If you are tired of monotonous bell pepper dishes and want to cook something new, you can try a bell pepper and yogurt dish. This delicious dish, traditional to North India, is prepared using bell peppers, yogurt, and several common spices at home. The light tanginess of the yogurt, the crunchy texture of peanuts, and the aroma of the spices give this dish its special flavor. The advantage of this recipe is that it does not require much preparation time. It can be served for lunch or dinner with roti, paratha, or rice.

Ingredients for Yogurt Bell Pepper:

To prepare the dish, you need to prepare the ingredients. First, slice the bell pepper into thin pieces, and the onion into thin strips. Roast the peanuts and crush them into coarse crumbs, and whisk the yogurt thoroughly and set it aside.

Adding Spices to Bell Pepper:

In a large bowl, mix the sliced bell pepper, onion, crushed peanuts, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Mix all the ingredients well so that the spices evenly coat all the pieces.

Preparing the Aromatic Base in Oil:

Next, heat sesame oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Then fry the sliced garlic and green pepper for a few seconds.

Cooking the Bell Pepper:

Add the bell pepper and onion mixed with spices to the pan. Stir well and reduce the heat. Cover with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the dish does not stick to the bottom.

Combining Chickpea Flour and Yogurt:

Now add the chickpea flour and roast it for two minutes. After that, reduce the heat to minimum and gradually, while constantly stirring, pour in the whisked yogurt. Cover with a lid and let it cook for another 5 minutes.

Finishing and Serving:

Finally, add dried mint and chopped fresh herbs, and mix well. The bell pepper and yogurt dish is ready. It is recommended to serve it hot with roti, paratha, or rice. Tip: when adding yogurt, keep the heat low and stir constantly to minimize the risk of the yogurt curdling and improve the taste of the dish.