Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Broccoli Capsicum Curry

I keep hoping everyday that my maid would have cooked something delicious for dinner.

Scene at home:

Me: Kya banaya khane ke liye? (What have you prepared?)

She(Maid): Aapne call nahi kiya na, isliye maine socha aap kuch banayenge, maine tho sirf aata ghunke rakha hai. (You didnot call me, so.., I thought you would be cooking. I just prepared the dough for rotis).

Me: (Trying to hide my anger..), teek hain, subziyan fridge se nikalo. Agar main call nahi karpayi, tho aaphi call karke pooch lijiye. (Fine, atleast keep the vegetables out & also, I may forget to call. It is better you only call & get the details for dinner)

She: Main batana bhool gayi.., sivaye pyaaz, tamatar...sabziyan kuch bhi nayi hain (Forgot to tell you, there is no vegetable except for onion & tomato)

Me: (Grrrrrrr...trying to smile again)Ok, let me have a quick look at the freezer.

Luckily on that day, I found some frozen broccoli, 1 old capsicum & some frozen peas. I started experimenting with that. I usually prepare 2-3 types of general gravies, that go well with most of the vegetables. I used one of the gravies for this dish & it turned out real good. I was very happy with the result. So, thought of writing down for your (rather our!!) reference ;)
Ingredients:
Broccoli: 1 medium sized (cut into medium pieces)
Capsicum: 2 nos(cut into 1 inch cubes)
Green peas: a fistful (I used frozen)
Green chillies: 4 nos
Onion: 2 nos
Tomatoes: 2 nos
Ginger-garlic paste: 1 tbsp
Cilantro: 1 cup or 3 strings (for the gravy)
Kasuri Methi: 1 tsp
Garam masala: 1 tsp (optional)
Amchur powder: 1 tsp (add according to your taste)
Red chilli powder: 1/2 tsp
Salt: According to taste
Oil: 2 + 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Cilantro: 1 tbsp (for garneshing)

Method:
  • Prepare a fine paste of tomato, onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies & cilantro.
  • Heat a broad pan. Add 2 tbsp of oil to it. When oil is hot, add cumin seeds. When cumin seeds splutter, add the paste prepared in the previous step. Reduce the heat & cook it on a slow flame.
  • Meantime, in a wok, add 1 tsp of oil & saute the broccoli until tender & yet crunchy (it takes around 5-6minutes). Set aside the broccoli & repeat the same with capsicum. Mix the vegetables & keep them aside.
  • Ensure the raw smell of onion & tomatoes vanish away. The gravy starts oozing out oil. At this stage, add 1/2 cup of water, green peas, salt, red chilli powder, amchur powder, kasuri methi & mix well.
  • Add the vegetables to the gravy & cook on a medium flame for another 5-7minutes. Add garam masala & remove the gravy from heat.
  • Serve it hot with rotis.

20 comments:

  1. Looks great! And so nice you have help! I could use that :)

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  2. Wow thats a new combination...sounds delicious.

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  3. wow, i love broccoli, that's a good one

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  4. The curry looks great and having a maid servant-cook (even those lazy kinds) sounds so luxurious....I wish I had one.

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  5. Nice recipe and combo... all green vegetables ...looks greenish and yumm

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  6. Sush, Broccoli added to any other vegetable makes the curry tasty. I have combined it with chaaparada avrekayi, cauliflower, hesarukaalu, masoordal..innu esto combo chennagiirathe. Hogli bidi freezer maalu upyogakke bantalla. I will try this curry.

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  7. Sush that's a very innovative curry, thx for posting!

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  8. heheh...let's wish your hope will come true one day :)...sabzi looks nice....

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  9. Sush,thats a brilliant curry.I love to taste some..since am too fond of broccoli,this recipe is all welcome here..bokkmarked to try.

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  10. What a nice combo of broccoli and capsicum which goes very well.I love broccoli in my cooking

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  11. Very new combination, never thought to try out this combo..looks fabulous..

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  12. looks yummy..i add brocolli to any mix veg curry..healthy and a yummy way to have it..

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  13. Both are my fav! so green and yummy!

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  14. Hey Thx for visiting my blog & for lovely comments.
    This so green and healthy recipe !
    In north Karnataka we call bonda...:)

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  15. Looks yummy and nice ...nice side dish for chapathi :)

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  16. Oh wow.....that's a creamy medley of veggies...very yum.....thanks to u r maid...who did not prepare anything so u came up with this delish recipe...hehehhe

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  17. Rare combo Sushma..Will surely try this.

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  18. Easy and healthy.. looks yummy..

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  19. I made this today and loved it. I just think adding green chilli and chilli powder could make it too spicy, so I skipped the chilli powder. This is innovative and can be cooked very quickly! Thanks for this recipe.

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