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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Spicy Capsicum corn vegetable with a dash of Mawa !


Preparation Time :  20-25 minutes

Cooking Time :       15-20 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS :


Corn kernels 300 grams
Green capsicums, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 medium
Oil 3 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Onions, chopped 3 medium
Ginger garlic paste 2 tablespoons
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Tomatoes, pureed 2 medium
Khoya/mawa 1/2 cup
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Fresh cream 1/4 cup
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1/4 cup

METHOD

1. Boil the corn kernels in three cups of water. Once cooked, drain off excess water and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a kadai, add the cumin seeds.
3. When cumin seeds begin to change colour, add the onions and sauté till golden brown.
4. Add the ginger and garlic pastes and cook for two to three minutes.

5. Add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and turmeric powder. Stir-fry for a few seconds.
6.Add the tomato puree and cook, stirring continuously, till oil separates.

7. Add the mawa and half cup of water, mix well and cook for a minute.

8. Add the capsicum and mix well.
9. Finally add boiled corn, garam masala powder and salt. Mix and cook on low heat for four-five minutes.

10. Stir in fresh cream and coriander leaves.

Serve hot and enjoy with hot phulkas. :-)