Capsicum Masala | Mirchi ka Salan






  • Green peppers / Capsicum - 250 grms or 4 no
  • 1 stalk curry leaves
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder1/2 tsp
  • Dhania (coriander seed) powder1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds 1tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Tamarind concentrated paste - 1/4 tsp or fresh tamarind juice - 4 tbsp (adjust as per taste)
  • 2-3 pinches asafoetida
Roast and grind to a powder
  • 1 tbsp. peanuts
  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • Red chillies - 2 no

Grind to a fine paste
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 tsp. garlic grated
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • Grated½ cup dessicated coconut
Method: 
  1. Deseed and remove stalk of capsicum. Cut into big pieces
  2. Heat oil in a large frying pan.
  3. Add Capsicum, fry for 1 minutes, remove. Keep aside.
  4. Add cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves. 
  5. Add Masala paste cook for few mins
  6. Add masala powder, coriander powder,tumeric powder. Cook in the  simmer till oil seperates.
  7. Add salt and tamarind water, and 1/4 cup water. (adjust as per taste)
  8. Add Capsicum, boil till gravy is thickened and oil floats on top. 
  9. Serve hot with chapathis, parathas.

    Making time:30 minutes
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1 comment

srividya said...

Hi Mala,

I am a fan of your cooking. Today I tried Capsicum masala to serve with chapathis.. my hubby loved it. Thanks and keep up the good work.