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capsicum masala recipe | shimla mirch ki sabji | capsicum curry recipe

easy capsicum masala recipe | shimla mirch ki sabji | capsicum curry recipe
Course curry
Cuisine south indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for masala paste:

  • 2 tbsp peanuts
  • 1 tbsp sesame / til
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin / jeera
  • ¼ tsp methi / fenugreek
  • few curry leaves
  • 6 dried red chilli
  • ¼ cup dry coconut / kopra

for curry:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin / jeera
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp  ginger garlic paste
  • 1 capsicum cubed
  • ½ onion petals
  • 1 tomato finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup tamarind extract
  • 2 tbsp coriander chopped

Instructions

  • firstly, in a pan dry roast 2 tbsp peanuts until they turn crunchy and skin separates.
  • add in 1 tbsp sesame and roast until they turn aromatic.
  • transfer to the small mixer and allow to cool completely.
  • now in the same pan add 1 tsp coriander seeds, ½ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp methi.
  • roast for minute.
  • further add few curry leaves, 6 dried red chilli and ¼ cup dry coconut.
  • roast until the coconut turns golden brown.
  • allow them to cool completely, and transfer to the same mixi.
  • now blend to coarse powder without adding any water. keep aside.
  • in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 1 tsp cumin.
  • add in ½ onion followed by 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
  • additionally add 1 capsicum, ½ onion and saute for 2 minutes.
  • saute until the onions shrink slightly.
  • further add 1 tomato and saute well.
  • now add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt and mix well.
  • add in prepared masala and saute for  minute.
  • now add ½ cup tamarind extract and mix well.
  • add water as required adjusting consistency.
  • cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until oil separates.
  • finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy capsicum masala curry with roti.