Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2.5
servings
4 unit

Dry Red Chillies

5 g

Salt

to taste

5 unit

Curry Leaves

Few

1 tsp

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

4 sprig

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

chopped

1 tsp

Mustard Seeds

3 cloves

Garlic

3 unit

Red Yellow or Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

diced into cubes

1 tbsp

Fresh coconut

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

1 unit

Onion

diced into cubes

0.5 cup

Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)

Step 1
~7 min

Place a kadai on the heat.

Step 2
~7 min

Add sunflower oil and warm it.

Step 3
~7 min

Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.

Step 4
~7 min

Add the diced onions and saute them until translucent.

Step 5
~7 min

Toss in the diced bell pepper, curry leaves, salt and stir-fry for 5 minutes.

Step 6
~7 min

In a blender, add all the ingredients under 'For the Powder' (dry red chillies, cumin seeds, roasted peanuts, garlic) and grind to a coarse powder.

Step 7
~7 min

Add the ground powder to the bell pepper mixture and saute for 5 minutes until the bell pepper is coated well with the spices.

Step 8
~7 min

The bell pepper pieces should have a slight crunch, avoid overcooking.

Step 9
~7 min

Turn off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves.

Step 10
~7 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Do not overcook the bell peppers to retain their crunch.

Adjust the amount of red chillies to control the spice level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The spice mix can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with rice and dal.

Serve with roti or chapati.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg Masoor Dal
Chapatis

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

Commonly served as a side dish in South Indian meals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch
Side Dish

Popularity Score

65/100

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