Easy Capsicum Masala Recipe in simple steps

 Capsicum Masala

Capsicum (bell pepper) masala is a very delicious, Indian spicy gravy recipe where the capsicum is sautéed with onions, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut powder. A perfect blend of roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut gives a very nice flavor to the curry. It goes well with rice or chapati or any pulao. Today I am sharing you this recipe with simple instructions along with step by step photos.

How to prepare masala for this recipe:

• Dry roast peanuts and keep aside.
• Now add a tbsp of coriander seeds and slightly roast them. Add sesame seeds and desiccated coconut powder and roast them until a nice aroma comes up.
• After cooling them completely, add them to a blender and blend them to a fine powder.

How to make capsicum masala recipe:

• In a deep vessel or kadai, add oil.
• Add cumin seeds, when splutter, add minced garlic.
• Add finely chopped onions and fry them until they are translucent.
• Now add capsicum, sprinkle some salt and saute them for a while.
• Add turmeric, chili powder, and the prepared masala. Mix them and fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Check the taste and adjust salt as per your taste.
• Add 1 cup of water and cook them until the gravy becomes thick.

Capsicum Masala

Capsicum (bell pepper) masala is a very delicious, Indian spicy gravy recipe where the capsicum is sautéed with onions, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut powder.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  

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• 3 Capsicum (Cubed)
• 1 Onion (finely Chopped)
• 1/4 cup Peanuts
• 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
• 2 tbsp Coconut Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tbsp Chilli Powder
• 2 pods Garlic (Minced)
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Oil

Instructions

 

• Add peanuts to a frying pan, dry roast them, and set aside.
  
• In the same pan, add coriander seeds roast for 1min then add sesame seeds and coconut powder and fry until a nice aroma comes up. Do not burn the coconut.
  
• When the roasted ingredients are cooled completely, add them to the blender and pulse them to a fine powder.
  
• Heat oil in a deep vessel or kadai, add cumin seeds and minced garlic sauté them.
  
• Add chopped onions and fry till onions are translucent.
  
• Add capsicum and sauté for a while.
  
• Sprinkle salt and cook capsicum till it is cooked but still crispy.
  
• Add turmeric and chili powder, mix well and cook for a minute or two.
  
• Now add the powder blended earlier and a little salt. 
  
• Mix well and fry for 2 more minutes.
  
• Add 1cup water and boil it for few more minutes till the gravy becomes thick. Adjust salt as per your taste.
  
• Capsicum masala is ready. Serve hot with chapati or roti or rice.
  

Keyword Bell pepper, Capsicum, gravy recipes, Indian gravy recipes, Spicy Curry

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