Capsicum Masala Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	20 min
Total time	30 min
Serves	3 servings

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Ingredients

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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

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for curry:

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

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Instructions

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

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Step-by-step

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Video

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Notes

• firstly, do not overcook capsicum as they turn mushy.
• also, adjust the amount of water to the desired consistency.
• additionally, add different coloured capsicum to make it look attractive.
• finally, capsicum masala curry recipe tastes great when prepared spicy.