Capsicum Kurma

Capsicum Kurma – Sidedish for Chapathi , Roti & Naan

                                  

I love trying different types of kurmas. I wanted to try with capsicum. Capsicum is low in saturated fat and very low in Cholesterol. Its  nutritional value also high and great for metabolism.Today we will learn how to prepare capsicum kurma .

We know that generally kurmas need a thickening source.This kurma getting its thickness from peanuts. I am sure you will definitely enjoy this.. :)

Preparation Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time: 40 to 45 mins
Serves – 3 to 4

Ingredients:

Oil - 2 tbl spn
Butter - 1 tbl spn
Bell Pepper/Capsicum - 1 ( I used green )
Tomatoes - 2 large pureed
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Sambar powder - 2 tsp
Garam Masala powder - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Sugar - 1 tsp
Water as needed

For Grinding:
Peanuts - 3 tblspn
Ginger - 1 tblspn
Garlic - 6 cloves
Onion - 1 large chopped
 

Method:

• Heat 1 tblspn of oil. Add in the chopped Bell peppers and saute them for 2 to 3 mins. Now remove them to a  bowl.
• In the same kadai with the leftover oil, add in the peanuts and roast them for a couple of mins. Add in ginger, garlic and onions. Saute them for 5 mins or so.
• Allow this to cool a little. Now Remove the to a blender and puree them.
• In the same kadai. Add 2 tblspn of oil. Add in the pureed onion mix and saute them well in the oil.
• Add in sambar powder, turmeric, garam masala powders, salt and sugar. Saute them for a min.
• Add in tomato puree and mix well. Cook for 5 mins or so till oil separates.
• Pour in some water and bring it to boil.Cover and simmer for 10 mins or so.
• Now add in the cooked capsicum and mix well. Simmer for a couple of min.
• Add in butter, lemon juice, coriander leaves and switch off the flame.

                               

Serve hot Capsicum Kurma with hot chapati or naan