Capsicum Gravy (Bell Pepper Gravy)

Preparation time : 15 minutes

Cooking time : 20 minutes

Number of serves : 2

Ingredients :

1. Green capsicum - 2 (chopped)

  

2. Onion - 1 (finely chopped)

3. Tomato - 1 (finely chopped)

4. Red chill powder - 1/2 teaspoon 

5. Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon 

6. Turmeric powder - a pinch

7. Ginger garlic paste - 1 teaspoon 

8. Cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon 

9. Oil - 1 tablespoon 

10. Ground cashew nut paste - 1 tablespoon 

11. Fresh cream - 1 tablespoon 

12. Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tablespoon (for garnishing)

13. Salt - to taste

Method :

         

1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and allow to crackle.

2. Add chopped onions and sauté till they become soft and golden brown.

3. Add finely chopped tomatoes and sauté till they become tender and blend with onions.

4. Then add ginger garlic paste, chilli powder coriander powder, and turmeric powder.

5. Sauté all the ingredients for about 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Then add chopped capsicum and mix well.

7. Add salt and half a cup of water and cover the pan with a lid and allow it to cook till the capsicum becomes soft. Care should be taken to avoid over cooking. Capsicum should have a crunchy texture.

8. Then open the lid and add cashew nut paste and mix well. Cook for about 3 minutes.

9. If required add hot water to the vegetable mixture to bring it to a gravy consistency. [ cashew nut paste has a tendency to absorb water.]

                     

10. Remove from fire and add a teaspoon of fresh cream and mix well.

11. Transfer the gravy into a serving dish and garnish with chopped tomatoes and coriander leaves