Capsicum |Bell pepper ,so far i have used in sambar, paneer curries and other north Indian side dish but never tried a recipe only with capsicum and especially a dry curry. This recipe i learnt from my friend who taught me the
Spring onion curry and this capsicum curry was enjoyed by everyone at home even the little one who hates capsicum. I served this curry with Jeera rice and dal tadka (recipe coming next) . Now let’s see how to make this capsicum besan subzi.
PREPARATION TIME:10 MINUTES. COOKING TIME:15 MINUTES. SERVES:3-4
INGREDIENTS:
| CAPSICUM |
2 BIG |
| ONION |
1-2 |
| REDCHILLI POWDER |
3/4 TSP |
| CORIANDER POWDER |
1/2 TSP |
| JEERA POWDER |
1/4 TSP |
| CUMIN SEEDS |
1/4 TSP |
| OIL |
2 TSP |
| BESAN (KADALAIMAAVU) |
4 TBLSP |
| SALT |
TO TASTE |
| GARAM MASALA |
2 PINCHES(OPTIONAL) |
| CURRY LEAVES |
FEW (OPTIONAL) |
METHOD:
- Wash the capsicum and chop them into small cubes. discard the seeds.
- Finley chop the onions. In a non stick pan add oil and add the cumin seeds. Add the finely chopped onions and cook till they becomes translucent.
- Add the besan (kadalaimaavu) and dry roast it in a low flame for 7-9 minutes.
- Now add in the chopped capsicums and add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, jeera powder, salt and garam masala.
- Let this cook in a medium low flame. Stir in between without getting burnt.
- Saute well till the besan gets cooked and leaves a nice aroma.
- Do not cover and cook as it will leave water and make the curry soggy.
- Switch off the flame. Capsicum Besan subzi is ready to serve. Serve hot with roti or rice .
Note:
- You can add Sambar powder instead of redchilli powder and coriander powder.
- Tri colour capsicum can be used to make the subzi more colourful.
never knew of adding besan flour, i have tried with ladies finger… looks good .
I love this and make this way regularly..it used to be made like this in my office canteen..looks yumm
super yummy vibrant curry…
Adding besan sound interesting !Lovely
Love this curry, great with both rice and rotis..
Nice Color! very appetizing !!!!
my fav subji.. Love it
Wow that really cool…
Looks so tempting and delicious.. awesome clicks too!
Hi Jeyashri, have been regularly following your recipes past couple of years and tried many items. They have all come out very well. Thanks.
My m-i-l makes capsicum paruppu usili. Try that. It goes very well with mor kuzhambu.
i lov capsicum especially capsicum besan curry, i add powdered pottukadalai podi and besan instead of besan alone, u can also add roasted and powdered peanuts(powder along with a garlic pod and a spoon of chilli powder) it vl taste out of the world
Sounds easy and flavorful, must try sometime I sure will love this
simple and delicious curry 🙂
healthy subzi…I just need couple chapathi to finish off the entire bowl….
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