Monday, November 25, 2013

CAPSICUM DRY CURRY | CAPSICUM BESAN SUBZI

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.
capsicum-dry-curry
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)
capsicum curry
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.
capsicum onion
  • 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.
Besan with spices
  • 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.
dry-capsicum-curry curry
  • Switch off the flame. Capsicum Besan subzi is ready to serve. Serve hot with roti or rice .
capsicum-curry
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.

15 comments:

  1. never knew of adding besan flour, i have tried with ladies finger... looks good .

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  2. I love this and make this way regularly..it used to be made like this in my office canteen..looks yumm

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  3. super yummy vibrant curry...

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  4. Adding besan sound interesting !Lovely

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  5. Love this curry, great with both rice and rotis..

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  6. Nice Color! very appetizing !!!!

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  7. Wow that really cool...

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  8. Looks so tempting and delicious.. awesome clicks too!

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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

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  11. Sounds easy and flavorful, must try sometime I sure will love this

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  12. simple and delicious curry :)

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  13. healthy subzi...I just need couple chapathi to finish off the entire bowl....

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  14. nice pics one of my favorite sabzi ..Link in recipes to ongoing event with giveaway on
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