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Capsicum fry recipe (Bell pepper stir fry)

By swasthi , on August 23, 2019, 14 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Capsicum fry recipe – A super quick and delicious dry capsicum curry that makes a good side dish in a Indian meal. It is so good to serve with rice or chapati. This capsicum fry is very uniquely flavorful, healthy and easy to make as well. It goes good in lunch box too and can be made just under 20 minutes.

Capsicum fry recipe

Normally bell peppers are used in Indian cuisine to make mixed vegetable curry, Mixed vegetable stir fry, fried rice, kadai dishes and even to make capsicum chutney. Most often I am left with surplus bell peppers. Not knowing what to do with them I just stir fry them with a mild spice powder.

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This capsicum stir fry turns out so flavorful and good that I keep making it time and again whenever I have them in excess. Sometimes we eat this with plain rice and rasam or sambar. I also use the same to make some kathi rolls & sandwiches.

My kids love this so much that they even eat this with their lemon rice or curd rice.

This capsicum fry gets a unique taste & delicious aroma from the spice powder used. The spice powder is made using chana dal, urad dal and other basic ingredients. If you are unable to make the powder then you can replace it with idli podi or peanut podi.

The other substitutes are to use sambar powder or even garam masala. Here are some variations you can make to this capsicum stir fry.

How to make capsicum fry

1. This step is optional, if you do not want to make the spice powder then you can use idli podi or sambar powder or garam masala. To make the spice powder, dry roast red chili, urad dal, chana dal until golden. Then add sesame seeds, coconut, cumin and clove.

Fry until a sesame seeds begin to splutter. Cool the roasted ingredients and make a fine powder. While these cool you can begin to make the curry.

2. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard. I have used yellow mustard as well.

Heat oil in a pan

3. When the mustard begin to splutter, add thinly sliced onions.

sliced onions

4. Fry until golden.

Fry until golden

5. Add capsicum, chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes.I skip chilli powder when I make for kids.

Add capsicum

6. Cover and cook on a low flame until it is cooked to your liking. You can keep them half cooked or soft cooked. We prefer them slightly crunchy.

Cover and cook
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7. Add the spice powder we made at step 1. If using garam masala or sambar use it here.

Add the spice powder to make capsicum fry

8. Stir until you begin to smell good, just for a minute or two.

dry capsicum fry

Capsicum stir fry or dry capsicum curry is ready to serve with rice or chapathi.

Capsicum stir fry
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Variations

  1. You can just sprinkle 2 to 3 tbsps of coconut towards the end.
  2. Add half a cup of peas and cook along with capsicum.
  3. Stir in a beaten egg towards the end and make a capsicum bhurji.
  4. Crumble about 2 tbsps little paneer or tofu and add it towards the end.
  5. Coarsely crush some roasted peanuts and sprinkle over it to make it interesting for kids.
  6. Mix some grated mozarella cheese and stuff in a sandwich or wrap. Heat in the oven for a minute or until the cheese melts.

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Capsicum fry recipe

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Capsicum fry

Capsicum fry is a side dish made with bell peppers, spice powders and herbs. This bell pepper stir fry is super simple, delicious & quick to make. Serve it with rice or roti.  The unique aroma comes from the spice powder used. I have shared the recipe of it as well.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 2 medium onions sliced or ¾ cup
  • 1 ½ cups bell pepper or capsicum chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp cumin or jeera
  • ½ tsp mustard
  • salt as needed
  • 1 pinch turmeric or haldi
  • 1/8 tsp red chilli powder , adjust to taste

To roast and powder or use garam masala or sambar powder

  • 1 tsp urad dal or skinned black gram
  • 1 tsp chana dal or bengal gram
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds or til (optional) or peanuts
  • 1 tsp dry coconut or copra
  • 1 red chili
  • ¼ tsp cumin or jeera
  • ½ clove garlic
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Instructions

To make spice powder or use garam masala

  • Skip this step if using garam masala or sambar powder. Heat a pan and dry roast sesame seeds or peanuts. If roasting sesame seeds fry them until they begin to splutter. If using peanuts roast them until they turn golden. Remove to a plate. 
  • Then dry roast the red chili, urad dal and chana dal until aromatic. Then add coconut, cumin and garlic. When they smell good remove and cool completely. Make a fine powder.

Making capsicum fry

  • Heat oil in a pan. When the oil turns hot, add mustard and cumin. When they crackle add onions and fry until golden stirring often. Then add in cubed capsicum, chili powder, turmeric and salt. Fry for 2 to 3 mins.
  • Cover and cook until it is done to suit your liking. We like the bell peppers crunchy. Then add the spice powder or garam masala. Saute until it begins to smell good.
  • Serve capsicum fry with rice or chapati. 
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Capsicum fry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 211mg9%
Potassium 328mg9%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 2475IU50%
Vitamin C 122.1mg148%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. NM says

    December 13, 2020

    5 stars
    I followed the recipe exactly (including the masala) and it was delicious. I will definitely make it again.

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    • swasthi says

      December 13, 2020

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Desiree Lobo says

    November 7, 2020

    Hi Swasti, just wanted to know how much Garam Masala or sambar powder I should use for this recipe. Thanks

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    • swasthi says

      November 7, 2020

      Hi Desiree,
      Start with 1/4 teaspoon garam masala. At the last step add more if you feel it needs

      Reply
  4. Manasa says

    April 24, 2020

    5 stars
    Thank you for this simple and delicious recipe. I made this for Chapati and it turned out yummy.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 24, 2020

      Glad to know Manasa
      Thank you

      Reply
  5. Zeel says

    July 19, 2018

    Any substitute for mustard?

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    • swasthi says

      July 19, 2018

      Just skip it

      Reply
  6. Lisi Ranjith says

    February 27, 2018

    5 stars
    Simply superb… i tried this today my hubby also liked, thank u soo much

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 27, 2018

      Welcome Lisi
      Thanks for the comment

      Reply
  7. Angela Fernandes says

    August 29, 2017

    5 stars
    Sounds simple and delicious…I’m going to try it out today.
    Just a question…can I add deseeded tomato pieces as well?

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    • swasthi says

      August 31, 2017

      Yes Angela
      You can add tomatoes along with capsicum

      Reply
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  9. Anusha says

    May 20, 2017

    5 stars
    Thank u for the good receipes

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    • swasthi says

      May 24, 2017

      welcome Anusha

      Reply

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