If the vegetables start sticking to the pan, add a splash of water. This helps loosen them up and speeds up the cooking process by creating steam.
Bell Pepper and Potato Stir-Fry (Aloo Capsicum)
Aloo Capsicum is a cozy, flavor-packed Indian stir-fry made with tender potatoes, crisp bell peppers, and a medley of bold, aromatic spices. It’s the kind of dish that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering smells and begs to be scooped up with warm roti, naan, or fluffy rice, simple, comforting, and absolutely irresistible.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 inch ginger minced
- 3 medium potatoes peeled, chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper chopped 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper chopped 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves crushed
- ½ teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur powder)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- ¼-1/2 cup water as needed
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 10 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add the chopped potatoes and another pinch of salt. Mix well, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let them cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add a splash of water (start with ¼ cup) to prevent sticking, then toss in the bell peppers, kasuri methi, amchur powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, and more salt to taste.
- Stir everything together, cover again, and let it cook on medium low for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Add more water in small splashes if needed to avoid burning or sticking.
Notes
- Season with a pinch of salt at each step for layered flavor. For instance, after adding the onions and again when the potatoes are in. Remember, less is more. It's easy to adjust at the end.
- I don't recommend freezing this dish, as it can affect the texture, particularly the potatoes. It's best enjoyed fresh.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1051IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg