White capsicum Masala/ White Hungarian pepper Masala

This is a super easy side dish recipe for Chapati/ Dosa/ Roti/ Rice and also a great filling in sandwiches.  The other day, on our weekend shopping, I just happened to come across these gorgeous white, elongated peppers in the supermarket. As I had not seen them before, I was just curious and also since I love any kind of dish with peppers, i just bought them. I researched a bit and found out they are the White Hungarian peppers.

I tried making a very basic masala which can be done within a very little time and it came out well. This recipe can also be prepared using any kind of peppers. So here I am sharing the same with you all.

Ingredients :

• White Hungarian peppers  - 2 cups, Chopped 
• Onion - 1 medium sized, chopped finely
• Tomato - 1, chopped finely
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Green / Red chillies - 2 to 3
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Cashews - few, broken 
• Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp, chopped
• Garam masala - a pinch
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Salt - 1 tsp

Preparing the Masala:

• Heat oil in a pot, and add the mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add Cumin seeds, cashews, curry leaves, Green/ red chillies and fry for a few seconds.
  
• Then add in the onions and fry until it is translucent.
  
• Drop in the chopped Hungarian peppers with turmeric powder and a pinch of salt and fry for a minute.
  
• Add the chopped tomatoes and fry until they turn soft and mushy. 
  
• Then add the coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Fry for 2 minutes or until the masala is well incorporated.
  
  
  
• Finish off the dish by adding coriander leaves.
  
• White Capsicum masala is now ready to be served. It goes best with Chapatis/ Dosa/ Akki rotti/ Hot rice with ghee. It also makes a great filling in the sandwiches, provided it's chopped finely.