Onion and Pepper Masala

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 green chilis, chopped
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon cashews
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, cashews, asafoetida, and sauté until cashews become light golden in color.
2. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and green chilis and sauté until onion becomes translucent, about 6-8 minutes. You can add salt while sautéeing the onion, as this makes it cook faster.
3. Now add tomato ketchup, garam masala, and red chili powder and mix well.
4. Add the finely chopped bell pepper, water for desired consistency, salt to taste, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the bell pepper is cooked.
5. Serve hot.