Capsicum Masala Poriyal Recipe (South Indian Style Bell Pepper Stir Fry)

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
• 3 Red Yellow or Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) diced into cubes
• 1 Onion diced into cubes
• Curry leaves Few
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh coconut
• 4 Dry Red Chillies
• 3 Garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
• 4 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves chopped

Steps

1. To begin making the Capsicum Masala Poriyal Recipe place a kadai on the heat. Add some oil and warm it.
2. Next, add in the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Next, add the chopped onions and saute them until translucent.
3. Next, toss in the capsicum, curry leaves, required salt and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
4. In the mean time add all the ingredients under “For the Powder” in a blender and grind to a coarse powder.
5. Add in the ground powder to the capsicum mixture and saute for 5 minutes until the capsicum is coated well with the spices.
6. The capsicum pieces should have a slight crunch. Do not overcook them.
7. Turn off the heat and garnish with coriander.
8. Serve hot with Egg Masoor Dal and Chapatis.