Follow these steps for perfect results
Dry Red Chillies
Salt
to taste
Curry Leaves
Few
Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
chopped
Mustard Seeds
Garlic
Red Yellow or Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)
diced into cubes
Fresh coconut
Sunflower Oil
Onion
diced into cubes
Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)
Place a kadai on the heat.
Add sunflower oil and warm it.
Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
Add the diced onions and saute them until translucent.
Toss in the diced bell pepper, curry leaves, salt and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
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.
Add the ground powder to the bell pepper mixture and saute for 5 minutes until the bell pepper is coated well with the spices.
The bell pepper pieces should have a slight crunch, avoid overcooking.
Turn off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
The spice mix can be made ahead of time.
Serve in a bowl garnished with fresh coriander.
Serve as a side dish with rice and dal.
Serve with roti or chapati.
Pairs well with the spices.
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