Aloo Capsicum Sabzi|Potato Capsicum Curry

Aloo capsicum curry is a simple North Indian dry curry that goes perfectly as a side dish for both chapati and rice. Potato and capsicum is an awesome veg combo loved by many.

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 4, medium sized
• Capsicum - 1, large sized
• Onion - 1, medium sized
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Coriander leaves - to garnish

     To grind

• Tomatoes - 2, medium sized
• Dry coriander seeds - 1 tsp
• Green Chillies - 1

Method

1. Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes. Peel the skin, cut into cubes and keep aside.
2. Grind tomatoes, green chillies and dry coriander seeds together into puree and keep aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
4. Add onion and fry until light brown.
5. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 1-2 minutes in low-medium heat.
6. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder and garam masala. Mix well.
7. Now add tomato puree and salt and cook till the oil oozes out of the mixture.
8. Then add cubed potatoes and capsicum and mix well.
9. Add 1/4 cup of water and cook covered in medium heat until done. The consistency of the gravy should be thick.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or rice.

Notes

- Don't pressure cook the potatoes as it gets mushy while cooking the gravy.

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Chicken Mayo Sandwich

Chicken mayo sandwich is easy to make and loved especially by kids. This delicious sandwich filling is made by mixing mayonnaise with boiled and shredded chicken.

Ingredients

• Chicken - 1 cup, boiled and shredded/chopped
• Bread slices - 4
• Mayonnaise - 4 tbsp
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper powder - to taste
• Butter - 1 tsp

Method

1. Boil the chicken with little salt and cook for 15-20 minutes or until done.
2. Take out the chicken and shred it or chop into smaller pieces.
3. Combine chicken, mayo, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
4. Butter the bread slices and toast them in a pan.
5. Add 2-3 tbsp of chicken mixture over the toasted bread and spread it evenly. Cover with another slice and press down. Cut the sandwich diagonally.
6. Repeat with remaining slices and chicken mixture. Serve immediately.

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Vermicelli Kheer|Semiya Payasam|சேமியா பாயசம்

Semiya payasam is one of the easiest sweets and a very common dish that can be made for any occasion. This delicious dish is made with roasted vermicelli, sugar and milk. It can be served hot or cold.

Vermicelli Kheer

Ingredients

• Vermicelli/Semiya - 1/2 cup
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Milk - 1 cup
• Water - 2 cups
• Cashews - 5-6
• Raisins - 10
• Cardamom powder - a pinch
• Ghee - 2 tbsp

Method

1. Heat ghee in a pan and fry cashews and raisins until light golden brown. Remove from the pan and keep aside.
2. In the same pan roast vermicelli in low-medium heat until golden. Keep aside.
3. Boil water in a sauce pan and add the roasted vermicelli. Cook until soft.
4. Add the milk and bring it to boil.
5. Add sugar and cardamom powder. Stir well. Cook until the sugar dissolves and switch off the stove.
6. Garnish with roasted cashews and raisins. Ready to serve.

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