Capsicum Curry/Palya/Subji

A simple yet tasty subji/palya which is often taken with chapati/rotis...

I must also say that this veggie has lot of health benefits too... Its good source of anti oxidants, boosts metabolism n lot more. 

Preparation time - 10 mins            
Cooking Time - 20 mins

Ingredients:

1. Capsicum - 2 to 3

2. Onion - 1 

3. Oil - 2tsp

4. Lemon juice - 1tsp

5. Salt as required

6. Coriander to garnish

7. Water - 1/2 cup(or as required to immerse the veggies to cook)

To Temper:

1. Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp

2. Jeera/Cumin Seeds - 2 tsp

3. Curry leaves - 5 to 6 strands

Spices :

1. Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

2. Red Chilli Powder - 2 tblsp

3. Sambhar Powder/Garam Masala Powder - 1 tblsp

Method:

1. Wash capsicum and slice them in smaller size , and slice the onion length wise (or finely if you wish)

2. Heat oil in kadai, add mustard seeds.

3. Once mustard seeds starts to splutter, add cumin/jeera, and onion and saute untill onions are transparent

4. Now add capsicum and fry for a min or two and add water and allow the veggie to get cooked with covered lid(cover the lid in such a way that there is pace for the ventilation, I used a lid with small hole)

5. Once the veggies are cooked, now add all spices specified under 'Spices' along with salt and mix well

6. Add lemon juice mix well and turn off heat

7. Garnish with coriander and serve with roti/chapati 

Note:

1. Cut the capsicum in smaller size so that it gets cooked fast

2. You can also use 1 tomato in this if required
3. Depending on whether you like it bit watery or not adjust the use of water