YELLOW CAPSICUM GOJJU AND SAFETY TIPS!

Yellow Capsicum Gojju,is my contribution to Nupur from "One Hot Stove" blog's "A to Z Indian Vegetables" event.This week's letter is "Y", thanks for hosting Nupur!:)


Gorgeous yellow and Orange Bell peppers!

No, there are not homegrown!:) I wish I could grow in my backyard but they probably need special care I am sure.They are so beautiful to look at and sweeter than the regular green bell peppers.I enjoyed cooking with these.I love colors!:)

Capsicum Gojju:


Gojju in Karnataka is any vegetable cooked with little gravy with spices and always served as side dish with either rice or dosas or chapatis.You can add any vegetables ofyour choice,not necessarily these colorful Capsicums.But looks good,doesn't it?:D

You Need:

2-3 Bell peppers,sliced thick,1 Eggplant cubed,1 Potato cubed,2 Tomatoes,salt,2tsp Tamarind paste,1/4tsp Hing,salt,cilantro,1/2 tsp sugar or Jaggery.
For seasoning: 1tbsp oil and ghee mixed,1/2 tsp Mustard seeds,1 tbsp Chana dal,1 onion chopped,,1 red chilly.



For Gojju powder: Toast 1 tbsp Channa dal,1/2 tbsp Urad dal,I tbsp Coriander seeds,1 /2 tbsp Cumin seeds,2 red dry chillies,1" cinnamon,2 cloves until reddish,cool and powder.Keep aside.

How to make it:

Heat oil and ghee,fry mustard seeds,Chana dal,1 onion,red chilly.When onion is reddish,add the vegetables and fry for 5 mins.Add 1 cup of water and salt,jaggery,1 tbsp Gojju pd,tamarind,cover and cook for 3-5 mins,do not until very soft.Taste and adjust the spices,salt and chili pd to your taste.Garnish with cilantro and serve with rotis or rice.




Another look:

I accidentally deleted two photos I took of these while cooking and with Chapatis,couldn't get them back! I had to post the last photo to avoid the super short post this week. Sigh...sometimes my brain comes to screeching halt! I am gettin' old people!!Hahaha!!


Few safety tips with Kitchen Appliances:


Here are some tips on kitchen appliances for Jyotsna from "Curry Bazaar"'s event for July.Thanks for hosting J!:))



Cooking with gas ranges:
1. When lighting any match-lit burners or ovens, always light the match before turning on the gas. If the flame goes out, turn off the burner and let the gas disperse before relighting.
2. Clean away any grease, oil or debris from the area around burners to help prevent fires.
3. Never use water to put out a grease fire. Use baking soda, or if a fire is in a pan, smother the flames with a lid. A fire extinguisher in the kitchen is also recommended.
4. Move any flammable objects - towels, curtains, calendars - away from range burners and other hot surfaces.It applies to all the appliances as well.
Outlets: Don't overload an outlet with too many lamps or appliances.Put safety covers over unused electric outlets. This is particularly important if you have children in your home. Never let children play around outlets.
Cords: Do not place electric cords under rugs or where they can be walked on or damage can go unnoticed. Check for cords that are broken, frayed, damaged or tied in knots, or that have melted insulation. Have them repaired or replaced promptly.Use extension cords with three-pronged plugs for appliances that require grounding.Insert and remove plugs by grasping the plug. Pulling on the cord could damage it. Be careful not to let fingers touch the metal prongs.
Blenders: Make sure never to start a blender without the lid. When you are liquidizing hot soups in the blender,let the soup cool a little before processing to avoid splashing and burns! Always clean the blender immediately after use with warm soapy water, not in dish washer.Always use a rubber or plastic spatula to take out the contents after unplugging the cord from the blender first,instead of using your hands.You need those God given beautiful fingers intact in one piece to eat,don't ya?! ;D
That's it.Some of these infos are from the Internet public safety awareness sites and some of my own from my experience in my kitchen.Take care and enjoy cooking!:))

Have a great week,be safe and enjoy the Sun shine!:))