Potato Capsicum Zunka

This is one of my fav sides. I have eaten this when my friends bring in lunch box. But never succeeded before. Always ended up with a mushy subzi. Read tip in the recipe to find out how to avoid it. Also never close the pan with lid while cooking. My friend Sameera makes the best zunka ever.



Ingredients

Potato 2 medium
Green Pepper 1
Red Pepper 1
Onions 2
Besan/Gram Flour 6 tbsp
Cumin 1 tsp
Curry leaves few
Chilli Powder 1 tsp
Coriander Powder 1 tbsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Kasuri Methi 1 tbsp

Method of Preparation

1. Chop the peppers and cook in microwave for about 10 minutes

2. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and curry leaves.

3. When it sizzles, add chopped onions. Saute till it is browned.

4. Add chopped potatoes and cook till potatoes are almost done.

5. Add the pepper and turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well.

6. Add besan lilttle at a time. Sprinkle a little, stir, then sprinkle again. Do it in 8-10 steps. Believe me, the patience at this step is soooo worth it.

7. Cook in low flame for 5 minutes.

8. Add the kasuri methi and mix well.  Cook for few more minutes.

Serve with warm rotis.



Linking to Dish It Out - Potatoes and Peppers - Event by Vardhini, hosted by Anu