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Capsicum curry | How to make capsicum masala gravy

By swasthi , on May 20, 2020, 106 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Capsicum curry recipe – Simple capsicum masala gravy that goes very well with chapathi, rice, dosa and even with pulao. Capsicum is one of the most healthiest veggies that is low in calories yet provides lot of health benefits. Hence it is recommended to use them regularly. Capsicum can be used to so many dishes like stir fry, gravy, pulao, biryani, rice and many more dishes.

capsicum curry recipe

You can also check this 24 capsicum recipes. Some of the popular dishes are capsicum rice, capsicum stir fry and stuffed capsicum and capsicum chutney.

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The first image in this post was shared on the blog in 2014. I had made the curry using red and green capsicums. I have updated the post with new images in which I have used only green capsicum.

This recipe has roughly been adapted from a north Karnataka recipe where a dry capsicum stir fry is made with peanuts, dry coconut and sesame seeds mixture to accompany lemon rice or roti.

Capsicums or bell peppers are often used in the restaurant gravy dishes to add flavor. They can be used to prepare a yummy and delicious masala curry to accompany chapathi, roti or phulka.

To make the capsicum curry, I used peanuts, dry coconut and sesame seeds,just like we use for the hyderabadi gravy dishes. Magaz or melon seeds or poppy seeds can be used instead of peanuts. The gravy turns out to be delicious.

Capsicum curry can be served with chapathi, paratha, rice or any pulao.

Preparation

1. Roast peanuts till lightly golden, then add sesame seeds, and dry coconut. I did not have dry coconut so I went ahead using cashews. Transfer to a plate and cool.

roasting nuts

2. Heat oil in the same pan, add onions and fry till lightly golden, add ginger garlic paste and fry till you begin to smell good. Do not burn.

frying onions for capsicum curry recipe

3. Throw in tomatoes sprinkle turmeric and salt.Fry till tomatoes turn mushy.

cooking tomatoes capsicum curry recipe

4. Next add in red chili powder, garam masala and fry till you smell good for about 2 to 3 minutes or till the mixture begins to leave oil. Cool this.

addition of chili powder for capsicum curry recipe

5. Transfer onion tomato mixture, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds and dry coconut to a blender jar. Pour ½ to ¾ cup water and blend to a smooth paste.

blending onion mixture
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6. If you do not like smooth gravy, then I suggest you to blend only the peanuts, sesame seeds and coconut with very little water to a smooth paste.

capsicum curry recipe step 6

How to make capsicum curry recipe

7. Pour little more oil to the pan, add bay leaf or curry leaves, cardamom and cumin, when they begin to splutter add cubed onions and capsicum and fry on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

tempering with spices

8. Transfer the paste from the jar. Be little careful, it will begin to splash, so better keep ¼ cup if water ready and pour it immediately.

9. Add kasuri methi, little more garam masala or coriander powder and then I also added red chili powder to give a better color. Adjust water to get the desired consistency.

addition of water
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10. Cook till the bell pepper is cooked yet crunchy.

kasuri methi for capsicum curry recipe

Serve capsicum curry with rice, roti or paratha.

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Capsicum curry recipe | How to make capsicum masala gravy

Delicious, flavorful and healthy capsicum curry made with peanuts, sesame seeds in a onion tomato masala gravy.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

Ingredients for capsicum curry

  • 1 to 1 ½ cup capsicum or bell pepper cubed (any color)
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 onion cubed and layers separated (optional)
  • ¼ cup tomatoes ripe & cubed
  • ¾ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp kasuri methi or dried fenugreek leaves (optional)
  • 1 sprig curry leaves or bay leaf
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • 2 green cardamoms (optional)
  • 1 green chili (optional)
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • Salt to taste

To roast & blend

  • 1 ½ tbsp peanuts or poppy seeds or cashews (or a mix of all)
  • 1 ½ tbsp Dry coconut (optional)
  • ¾ tbsp white sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp coriander powder (optional)
  • Handful coriander leaves
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Instructions

Preparation for capsicum curry

  • Finely chop one onion and cube the other one and separate the layers.
  • Cube capsicum and set aside.
  • Dry roast peanuts until golden. Then add coconut and sesame seeds and lightly roast. Set aside to cool.
  • Pour oil to the same pan, add one finely chopped onion, green chili and fry till golden. 
  • Then add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell disappears.
  • Add tomatoes and fry till they turn mushy. 
  • Add salt, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala.
  • Fry till the mixture gets cooked well and begins to leave the sides of the pan. Cool completely.
  • Grind the peanuts, coconut and onions tomatoes mixture, together with little water to a smooth paste.

How to make capsicum curry

  • Heat the same pan with oil. Then add cumin, cardamom and bay leaf or curry leaves.
  • When the cumin begins to sizzle, add capsicum and onions (cubed and layers separated). Next fry on a high flame for 3 to 4 mins.
  • Pour the ground mixture and any spice powders to adjust to your taste. Also pour water as needed.
  • Let it simmer till the gravy reaches the desired consistency and capsicum is cooked. 
  • Sprinkle kasuri methi, stir well. Over cooking will make the capsicums soggy, so switch off in time.
  • Serve capsicum curry with pulao , chapathi or any of your favorite dish.
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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 curry recipe | How to make capsicum masala gravy
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 483mg21%
Potassium 387mg11%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 2575IU52%
Vitamin C 111.7mg135%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Hafsa says

    June 18, 2017

    5 stars
    I liked this recipe very much. It
    Is super. Very tasty

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 21, 2017

      Thanks Hafsa

      Reply
  3. Gayathri says

    May 31, 2017

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi,

    Can’t thank you enough for sharing this recipe in particular and for making people feel cooking an easy and interesting job with your recipes in general. I tried preparing this last week and it turned out to be very yummy!! Got compliments from everyone who’d tasted it! Hope to see many more recipes from you.. 🙂

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 3, 2017

      Welcome Gayathri

      Very happy to know you got compliments. Thanks for trying and sharing the outcome

      Reply
  4. sandya says

    April 8, 2017

    5 stars
    super

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 13, 2017

      Thanks Sandya

      Reply
  5. Hetal says

    April 7, 2017

    5 stars
    First of all , my husband says thank you for the wonderful recipes.
    It turned out very delicious and good looking.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 8, 2017

      Welcome Hetal
      Happy to know the recipes are useful.
      Thanks a lot for sharing the outcome.
      🙂

      Reply
  6. Rashmi says

    April 4, 2017

    5 stars
    Hi
    Thanks a lot for sharing the recipe.i tried it today and it turned out amazing.Actually after finding out about your website my work has become very easy.i will just out look out for the recipe ,get the ingredients and make it.Now am trying new new dishes n getting loads of appreciation from hubby.Thank you once again

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 4, 2017

      Welcome Rashmi
      So glad to know the blog is useful to you. Thanks a lot.
      Keep trying !!!
      🙂

      Reply
  7. Dr.Roshni says

    March 20, 2017

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe with red capsicumtoday.. It came out well.. Awesome. And gravy is lip-smacking.. Thank u for sharing this recipe

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 22, 2017

      Welcome Dr. Roshini
      Happy to know you liked the gravy. Thanks for sharing the outcome

      Reply
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  9. Riddhi says

    March 8, 2017

    5 stars
    I think this is the yummiest dish i have ever made!! Thank uuuuu :)))

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 8, 2017

      Welcome Riddhi
      Happy to know you liked it.
      Thanks

      Reply
  10. Boniface says

    March 5, 2017

    5 stars
    Yummie curry I made by ur guidance thank u

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 6, 2017

      welcome
      Thanks for trying and the comment as well

      Reply
  11. Neetika says

    March 1, 2017

    5 stars
    It comes out very delicious. I didn’t add green cardamom instead cumin but it taste really nice!! Thanks for your recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 4, 2017

      Welcome Neetika
      Thanks for trying and sharing the outcome
      Happy to know it came out well.

      Reply
  12. Sadia says

    February 25, 2017

    5 stars
    Very very nice and tasty. Everyone was happy after eating it.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 26, 2017

      Thanks for trying Sadia.

      Reply
  13. pooja r says

    December 28, 2016

    5 stars
    it is really an awesome recipe everyone was impressed on me after eating the dish really a great feeling because of ur recipe. very very wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    thank u

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 28, 2016

      Welcome Pooja
      So glad to know you all liked it.Thanks for trying

      Reply
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  15. Pavan says

    September 5, 2016

    Wow thanks for your post it always help me to have Indian food and can easily prepare it with your help always here !! Cheers

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 7, 2016

      Welcome pavan. Glad to know the recipes help.
      Thanks

      Reply
  16. Latha Saran says

    August 17, 2016

    5 stars
    Hi,
    Tried capsicum curry yesterday and its really yummy i used black sesame seeds since i didnt have white seeds tat time..
    The taste and aroma was awesome mam..
    I tried ur capsicum rice paneer fried rice meal maker fry etc…
    All dishes came very delicious al because of ur thoughtful lovely description with very clear step by step photos… u so much mam.. i already placed my comment in panner butter masala and u replied very happy to see ur reply mam..
    Regards
    Latha saran <3

    Reply
    • Latha Saran says

      August 17, 2016

      Mam i have 8 month baby… 🙂 kindly suggest me wat i can give her giving idly wit milk dhal rice smashed and boiled potato carrot also but she s not eating maximum now her consumption is 2 to 3 tsp only is this normal or i have force her??
      Im also feeding her but have to give supplementary food as she is now 8 months baby…
      Waiting for ur reply mam

      Reply
      • swasthi says

        August 18, 2016

        Hi Latha
        Check this post on complete 60 baby foods and the chart to follow. You will have to feed fruits 1 hour before every meal. This helps to increase the appetite and the baby will eat more food. You can also find all the instructions on that post. You can post your further queries on any baby food posts. i will reply. Hope this helps

        Reply
        • Latha Saran says

          August 18, 2016

          Thank u so much mam so kind of u… ill try and will let u know mam…

          Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 18, 2016

      Hi Latha
      So glad to know so many dishes turning out good. Yes Latha I reply each and every comment. Thanks for the feedback
      Have a good day

      Reply
      • Latha Saran says

        August 18, 2016

        5 stars
        🙂 happy mam thank u today tried curry leaves podi for idly it too came well..
        And i suggested my friends to check ur site as it is very helpful…
        Thank u mam
        Regards
        Latha <3

        Reply
        • swasthi says

          August 19, 2016

          Welcome Latha
          Glad to know you liked the curry leaves podi.
          Thank you

          Reply
  17. Pratiba Surisetty says

    July 13, 2016

    I tried it. Very nice. Delicious. Everyone lovers it. That step by step recipe helped me a lot thanks

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 14, 2016

      welcome pratiba

      Reply
  18. Avi T says

    November 28, 2015

    U made my day… Capsicum curry was awesome..!! Thk uuuu.. 🙂

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 29, 2015

      Welcome Avi
      So glad to know You made the curry good.

      Reply
  19. Leena says

    October 14, 2015

    Yummy gravy…tried it n came well

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 14, 2015

      Thanks Leena

      Reply
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  21. Leena says

    October 14, 2015

    Yummy recipe…loved it

    Reply
  22. M.prasaanthi says

    July 18, 2015

    It will be so nice

    Reply
  23. suman says

    July 14, 2015

    Lovely recipe

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 14, 2015

      Thanks Suman

      Reply
  24. ambika says

    June 27, 2015

    Superb thanks for a recipe

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 27, 2015

      welcome Ambika

      Reply
  25. Kn says

    June 24, 2015

    Yummy!! Thanks for the recipie.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 24, 2015

      Welcome Kn

      Reply
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