Capsicum Thokku

Capsicum thokku is a sweet and a tangy dish .

Ingredients
Capsicum - 2 nos.
jaggery ( powdered)- 3 tbsp.
sambar powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Tamarind ( to be soaked in water)- 1/2 inch
turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
salt to taste
oil - 2 tbsp.


To Temper
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
urad dal - 1 tsp


Preparation
1. In a pan heat oil and add to temper ingredients wait till it splutters.
2. Cut the capsicum into small pieces. Add the capsicum and fry till soft. Add turmeric powder and salt to it.
3. Pour tamarind water, once it comes to boil add sambar powder . Let it boil for around 10 min.
4. Add Jaggery once it melts taste to adjust the jaggery. If needed adjust the jaggery.
5. Transfer to a clean bowl once done.

Peas masala / Mutter masala

Peas Masala is a simple curry and delicious to taste. I have chosen a very simple method with some basic ingredients.

Ingredients needed
   Green peas - 1 cup (fresh peas)
   Onion - 1 ( chopped)
   Tomato - 2 
   Salt as required
   Oil - 2 tsp oil 
   Turmeric powder - a pinch
   Chilli powder -1 tsp
   Coriander powder -2 tsp
   Jeera powder -3/4 tsp
   Garam masala - 1 tsp
   fresh cream - 1 tbsp.
 For Seasoning
   bay leaf - 1
   cloves - 3
   cinnamon - 1/2 inch
   elaichi - 1


Preparation
1. Boil the tomatoes , peel the skin and puree it
2. Boil the fresh peas
3.Heat oil ,  add the seasoning ingredients , add onions , once pink in colour add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and jeera powder .
4. add the tomato puree and let it boil for sometime until the raw smell leaves
5. add the boiled peas
6. Add gram masala
7. keep the stove in low flame and then add the fresh cream .Add water if needed.
8. let it simmer for 2 to 3 min and switch it off.
9. garnish with coriander leaves.