Capsicum~Bell Pepper Curry

Ingredients for making Capsicum/ Bell Pepper Curry:

• Capsicum - 1 large or 2 medium sized ( can use red/green,yellow
• Tomato - 2 small
• Onion - 1 medium size
• Ginger - 1 inch (peeled and chopped)
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Potato - 2 medium size
• Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - a pinch
• Sambar / Curry Powder - 1 tsp
• cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Water - 1 1/2 cups
• salt - to taste

Method for making Capsicum/ Bell Pepper Curry:

Step 1: Wash and cut the vegetables in to 1 inch cubes, finely chop Onion,Ginger and Garlic.

Step 2: In a Skillet add 1 Tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it then add 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds.

Step 3: Add the chopped Onion, Garlic,Ginger and fry for till the Onions become transparent.

Step 4: Then add salt, Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Sambar / Curry Powder and mix well. (till nice aroma comes out)

Step 5: Then add the cubed Tomatoes and mix well, till they become mushy.

Step 6: Then add the cubed Capsicum, Potato and water (1 1/2 cups) mix well and cook till the potatoes are done.

Step 7: Mix everything nicely, adjust salt to taste. Remove from heat. Capsicum Curry is ready to serve.( can make this curry with Little gravy or dry).(i normally make this curry with Little gravy --i.e i remove the curry when it has little water in it, if u like the other version i.e dry then keep stirring it till the water fully evaporates)

This is a nice side dish for Chapati, Naan, Paratha, (White )Steamed Rice

I served this Capsicum Curry as main dish with White Rice (Steamed Rice) for Lunch.