Steak Fajitas in Italian style RECIPE#143

Recipe Courtesy Laura Vitale

Step 1:-  Cut  1 1/2  lb  of steak   into  'thin long strips' . 

                            Step 2:- Make a smooth paste with  2-3 green chillies ,   1/4 cup of chopped cilantro , 1/2 cup of chopped spring onion , 4-5 garlic  cloves ,  2 teaspoon of olive oil , lemon juice from half of a lemon .

                      Step 3:- Marinate   the  Step 1 pieces with  Step 2 Paste , 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1/2 a teaspoon of  chilli powder  ( I used  kashmiri  chiili powder )  and  salt  for 2- 7 hours.

                       Step 4:-   Julienne  a carrot , a green pepper, a red pepper , 2-4 asparagus , 2-3 celery  and a onion . And keep aside .

S                              Step 5:-  Heat  a pan on stovetop and then add  1 teaspoon of vegetable oil ( canola )  and then heat the oil.  

S                              Step 6:- Now add the' Step 4 vegetables' ,  sprinkle  1/2 teaspoon of pepper powder and salt . And  continuously saute for 7-8 minutes on high flame , 

until  the vegetables become soft  and onion becomes transparent  as in the picture below . And keep aside .

Step 7:- Now add the  marinated steak pieces ( step 3 ) . Cook for 2- 3 minutes on high flame .

Step 8:-   When the steak gets done,  add the  'Step 6   sautéed vegetables ' . 

Combine well  with  1-2 teaspoon of lemon juice .

 Step 9:- Steak Fajitas ( Italian style ) is ready........ enjoy with fulkas/tortillas/chapattis ...............:) JA- Mathew-