Capsicum Masala - Bell Pepper Masala

Serves 3
You would notice that many of my recipes use Bell Peppers/Capsicum. I simply love the vegetable for its flavour,health benefits and appearance.My daughter loves eating it raw.I consider it as one of nature's beautiful creations,so perfect and colourful,with each colour having its own unique health benefits.Here in the markets its usually sold in packets of 3 or 4,with one of each colour. I just can't resist buying them :) This dish is easy to make but extremely flavorful.Makes a great side dish for idlis,dosas or rotis. Looks very attractive when you use different colors of capsicum :)



Ingredients:

Capsicum - 2 ( chopped into cubes)
oil - 2 tsp  + 2 tsp
Cardamom - 2
Cloves - 2
Cinnamon - 1 small stick
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Whole Red Chilli - 2 -3
Coriander seeds - 1/2 tbsp
Green chilli - 1 (optional)
Ginger - small piece
Onion -1 big ( finely chopped)
Tomato -1 big ( finely chopped)
Roasted Peanuts(skinless) - 2-3 tbsp
Grated coconut - 1 tbsp
Curd - 2-3 tbsp
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp(chopped)
salt - as needed

  Method:
-In a pan add 2 tsp oil and when it heats up splutter the Cumin seeds , Cloves,Cinnamon and  Cardamom.When they are slightly browned add the ginger,whole red chilli and coriander seeds. Saute until the whole red chilli is browned and the coriander seeds are browned.
-Now add the onion,salt and green chilli and saute until the onions turn translucent.Add the tomatoes and saute until the tomatoes are soft and well cooked.
-Add the coriander leaves and the grated coconut and saute until the coconut is slightly browned.
-Remove from the stove.Let the mixture cool .Grind it to a fine paste along with the roasted peanuts and  curd adding some water and salt as needed.
-Add 2 tsp of oil to a pan, when it heats up add the capsicum and 1 tsp of salt.Fry on a medium flame until the capsicum is slightly cooked and turns glossy.
-Now add the ground masala and mix well.Add water if needed to get the consistency that you desire.
-Cover with a lid and cook on a low flame for 10 - 15 minutes. Done !

This lovely yellow Capsicum goes to Colour me Yellow of Colour Me Photography Challenge Series ,hosted by Priya of  The Humpty Dumpty Kitchen 

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