2 April 2016

CAPSICUM MASALA CURRY

Ingredients

2 medium green capsicum
2 medium red capsicum
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp dessicated or fresh  coconut
1 dry chili
1 tsp sesame seeds
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp lemon juice, optional
1 tsp sugar, optional
2 tbsp coconut oil
salt  as per taste
3/4 cup water

Method
Add coriander seeds, grates coconut, dry chili, sesame seeds in  a pan and dry roast them, over low flame until nice aroma comes .
Transfer them to a plate and after it gets cooled, grind them with roasted peanuts in a grinder and make a fine masala powder.
Hat oil in a kadai over medium flame, add cumin seeds and lit it splutter.
Add chopped onions and garlic, saute till onion becomes light pink.
Add capsicum and sprinkle salt over it.
Saute capsicum until it turns tender but still crispy for 2 minutes.
Add turmeric poser and chili powder and mix well.
Add masala powder, lemon juice and salt.
Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Add 3/4 cup water and let it boil over medium flame.
Cook until gravy becomes thick .
Serve it with naan or roti.

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