Chole Capsicum Masala Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chole Capsicum Masala recipe, soak cashew nuts in warm water for 12 to 15 minutes

Step 2: Heat oil in a wok/kadai

Step 3: Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown

Step 4: Add garlic paste and saute for 1 minute

Step 5: Next add the cubed capsicum pieces and saute for 2 to 3 minutes

Step 6: Then add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and chilli powder

Step 7: Fry for a minute, taking care not to burn

Step 8: Now add the tomato sauce/puree and boiled chickpeas along with 2 cups of water

Step 9: Let this mixture come to boil and then simmer for 5 minutes until the flavours mix together

Step 10: Meanwhile, make a paste of soaked cashew nuts

Step 11: Add the cashew paste to the curry along with salt

Step 12: Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes

Step 13: Add kasoori methi, remove from flame and serve hot

Step 14: Serve Chole Capsicum Masala along with Kachumber Salad, Steamed Rice and Phulkas for a weekday meal