Capsicum Gravy
Capsicum Gravy is a non-spicy mild creamy gravy made by simmering capsicum with coconut paste and ground spices & nuts. Capsicum Gravy is a great side for roti, chapathi, pulao, variety rice and biryani. Capsicum Gravy recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Servings2 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup capsicum cubed - I used colored capsicum
- 1 tablespoon onion cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
- salt to taste
- 2 teaspoon oil
- coriander leaves to garnish
To Grind to a Paste:
- 3 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon peanuts
- 1/2 tablespoon cashewnut
- 1/8 cup coconut
To Temper:
- 1/2 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon jeera
Instructions
- Get all your ingredients ready first. Now dry roast sesame seeds till golden, set aside.
- Then toast peanuts until brown spots appear here and there, set aside to cool.
- Then toast coconut till there is no moisture content, do not let the color change, set aside to cool.
- Now add cashews and dry roast it 2mins and allow it to cool down.
- Transfer the ingredients to the mixer.
- Add little water and grind it a smooth paste, set aside.
- Now in a pan heat oil add capsicum and onion and fry for 3mins, set aside.
- Now in the same pan add little more oil and add jeera let it crackle.
- Then add the coconut paste , add little water and let it boil for 2mins.
- Then add red chilli and garam masala powder along with pepper powder. Add required salt.
- Add required water as it becomes thick. Check for salt and adjust at this stage.
- Simmer and let it boil for 5mins.
- Add toasted onion capsicum stir well.
- Now garnish with coriander leaves and switch off.
- Serve hot with rice or roti / phulka!
Notes
- If the gravy tends to thicken add water accordingly.
- The gravy thickens even more on resting, just thin it by adding little hot water while serving.
- This is very mild in spice as I made it keeping kids lunchox in mind. You can increase red chilli powder if you want a more spicy gravy.
- You can even add green chillies while grinding.
- You can even add kasoori methi at the final stage.
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