Capsicum Masala

Capsicum, also know as bell pepper, is a versatile vegetable with a lovely flavor. Adding this vegetable to any dish enhances the flavor of the dish. Not only its flavorful, it has got many health benefits too. They are an important source of vitamins A and C, antioxidants and helps in increasing metabolism, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.

Coming to today’s recipe, this curry is healthy and flavorful. Capsicum is simmered in a gravy of onion-tomato and a peanut-spice powder. The peanut-spice powder adds a unique flavor to the gravy, making this curry taste different from the regular onion-tomato gravies. The curry is mildly spiced and goes well with pulao and chapathi.

Capsicum Masala

Capsicum in a onion tomato gravy flavored with dried fenugreek leaves and peanut-spice powder
Servings 2
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Capsicum – 2 medium
  • Onion – 1 large finely chopped
  • Green chilly – 1
  • Garlic – 2
  • Ginger – 1/2 inch piece
  • Tomato – 2 medium
  • Jeera / Cumin – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Red chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Kasuri methi / Dried fenugreek – 1 tsp
  • Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
  • Oil – 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
  • Salt – to taste

To roast and grind

  • Peanuts – 1 tbsp
  • Coriander seeds – 1 1/2 tsp
  • Sesame seeds / Ellu – 1 tsp
  • Fennel seeds / Saunf / Perumjeerakam – 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper – 3 to 4

Instructions

  • In a pan dry roast coriander seeds, sesame seeds, fennel seeds and black pepper until nice aroma comes. Keep aside to cool.
  • In the same pan, roast the peanuts. Allow to cool. Grind everything together to a fine powder.
  • Puree the tomatoes and set aside. Coarsely grind green chilly, ginger and garlic.
  • De-seed the capsicum and cut into dices.
  • Add 1 tsp oil to a pan on medium heat and add the diced capsicums. Fry the capsicum till they become soft. Set aside.
  • In the same pan add 1 tbsp oil and add jeera. When it sizzles, add the green chilly-ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
  • Now add the onions and fry till the onions become golden.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, ground peanut masala powder, kasuri methi and mix well. Fry this for around 3-4 minutes.
  • Then add the tomato puree, salt and saute this till the tomato mixture becomes thick.
  • Now add 1/2 cup water and bring to boil. Simmer and add garam masala and capsicum.
  • Let capsicum simmer in the gravy for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.

Notes

  • The capsicum should be slightly crunchy after frying.
  • Do not cook the capsicum for a long time in the gravy.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Side Dish for Roti

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  1. really yummy and all time fav

  2. Very flavorful masala..delicious looking curry

  3. love the capsicum masala looks yummy and inviting…

  4. delicious capsicum masala, gud to go with pulao 🙂

  5. yummy and very tempting.

  6. Nice masala……like the texture..

  7. very creamy texture gravy love the spices in it..

  8. Yummy & flavorful looking curry… makes me drool…

  9. Looks really tempting…

  10. capsicum masala looks super delicious dear 🙂

  11. Adding peanuts sounds familiar because we do that, not for all the dishes but our dipping sauces especially the satay sauce. I am taken up by the peanuts in this masala. Its lovely idea because the dish looks really fabulous.

  12. Delicious capsicum masala I have few in my hand, sure going to try them.

  13. Mouthwatering recipe with nice presentation.

  14. capsicum masala looks and sounds very tempting. have to try it.

  15. Peanuts and dried methi has made this masala more flavorsome. Delicious capsicum masala with nice clicks.

  16. flavorful and delicious capsicum curry.

  17. Capsicum masala looks too tempting

  18. Who will not like this dish? Well I will I am sure 🙂
    Perfectly done:)
    Love bowl huh! 🙂

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