Capsicum Gojju

This is yet another traditional gojju from karnataka, which is very simple to prepare with minimum pantry staples. I have used potato , but it can be made with just the capsicum & onion. This is one of those everyday recipes that surfaces on our lunch menu ever so often & well liked by all.




Ingredients

Capsicum - 2 large, diced
Potato - 1 large , diced
Onion - 1 large - diced
Oil - 2 tbsps
Tempering :
Mustard, jeera, curry leaves, hing
To Grind :
Coconut - tbsps, scraped
Rasam powder / sambar powder - 3 tsps
Roasted gram dal/ chutney dal - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Tamarind - 1 tbsp , soaked
Jaggery - 2 tsps
Salt - to taste

Method

• Heat the oil & do the tempering.
• Toss in the vegetables & stir cook till just done, if required with some water.
• Blend the masala with some water into a paste along with the tamarind , jaggery & salt.
• Further cook the vegetables with this masala , adjusting the consistency to requirement & bring to a simmer.
• Serve with hot rice or rotis.