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.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.

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

How to make the recipe

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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