The capsicum curry is a popular dish in Indian cuisine, known for its vibrant colors and flavors. It is typically made with bell peppers, onions and a blend of spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander. The capsicum adds a crunchy texture to the curry, making it a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed with rice or bread. This dish is not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for a meal. Whether you are a fan of spicy food or prefer milder flavors, capsicum curry is a versatile dish that can be adjusted to suit your taste preferences.
Capsicum Curry
4
servings10
minutes20
minutesExperience the vibrant and flavorful capsicum curry, a popular dish in Indian cuisine packed with nutrients and versatile for all taste preferences.
Ingredients
Capsicum (Big size) – 1
Big onion – 1/2
Red chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Jeera powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Pepper Powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Oil – 2 to 3 teaspoons
Mustard – 1/4 teaspoon
Jeera – 1/4 teaspoon
Urad dhal – 1 teaspoon
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- Wash and dice the capsicum into small pieces. Finely chop the onion.
- Heat oil in a kadai, and when hot, add mustard seeds. Once they pop, add urad dal and cumin, frying until the dal turns light brown. Add the chopped onion and sauté until transparent. Then add the capsicum and sauté briefly.
- Follow with red chili powder, coriander powder, black pepper, cumin powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well. Stir occasionally and cook over medium heat until the capsicum is tender.
- Serve with Chapati.
Hi Aunty,
With the variety and abundance of capsicums available here this is a very nice dish. It sounds like a good lunch option with rotis.Will try tomorrow itself. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
A.R
Hi AR,
Yes. It is a good lunch option with rotis and quick to make also.
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Hi Kamala Aunty,
First of all hearty thanks for your wonderful recipes…Actually I have no interest in Capsicum and I have not eaten it before separetely as a dish, but today just like that I tried this capsicum dish and it came out very well. My husband said it was awesome…..Thanks once again aunty… 🙂
Angelin
Thank you Angelin for your kind feed back.
It is very good with chappathi
hi mam,
is only one capsicum enough for the whole family. (4 people). i take as per kg.