Capsicum we generally add for paneer gravies or other onion tomato based gravies. We make south indian style Sambar with Capsicum too. I have already posted a Capsicum dry curry too. This recipe was published in the Aval Vikatan Supplement book which i contributed 3 months back. A very easy and rich gravy with capsicum and a perfect side dish for roti too.
    Bell Pepper | Capsicum(all colours)  1 Cup
    Onion   1
    Tomato  1
   Red chilli powder  1/2 tsp
    Ginger Garlic paste  1 tsp
    Oil   3 tsp
    Garam masala   1/4 tsp
    Salt  to taste
 To roast and Grind
  Cumin seed  1/4 tsp
  Coriander Seeds   1/2 tsp
  Cinnamon   1 small stick Â
  Cashew nuts 6-8
Method:
- In a pan add little oil and saute the onion and tomato for few minutes and allow this to cool.
- Dry roast the ingredients given under “roast and grind”.
- Cut the capsicum into big cubes.
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- Grind both together into a fine paste.
- In a pan add oil and add ginger garlic paste.
- Cook in a low flame till the raw smell goes.
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- Add the ground masala, red chili powder, salt and garam masala and cook for few minutes.
- Add the cubed capsicum and mix well.
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- Add half cup of water or little more to bring it to the gravy consistency.
- Boil this for few minutes and switch off the flame. You can either add kasoori methi or coriander leaves for garnishing.
- Serve hot with phulkas | parathas.
Notes:
- Always ensure that the Capsicum should not be over cooked and let this be crunchy.
- If you want the gravy to be more richer, you can add 2 tblsp of fresh cream in the last.
- While dry roasting the masala, be careful not to get it burnt, else it will spoil the taste.
5 comments
Color pepper and orange cloth is damm matching 😀 loved it
hi jeyashree
looks perfect...new combination
The gravy is thick and looks lovely. Ideal for rotis.
Hi Jeyashri, another excellent recipe. Tweaked it a little to suit my kids.
1. I doubled the basic gravy recipe and added a cup of boiled cubed potatoes.
2. Also roasted the capsicum in a spoon of oil
3. Added thick coconut milk instead of cream.
So made a rich flavourful aloo capsicum gravy! Thank you!
Great twist. Thank you so much.