Capsicum(Bell pepper) Curry

Ingredients:

• Capsicum - 2 medium (chopped)
• Onion - 1 small (chopped)
• Tomato - 1 medium (chopped)
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

To Grind:

• Roasted skinless peanuts - 1 cup
• Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder - 1 tsp
• A piece of jaggery or tsp of sugar
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Cloves - 2
• Cinnamon - a small stick
• Salt - to taste

Method:

1. Grind the items given under "To grind" to a smooth paste by adding 1/2 cup water.
2. Heat a pan. Add oil. When it is hot, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. When its splutter, add onions and cook till translucent.
3. Add the tomatoes and cook till it becomes soft.
4. Now add the capsicum and saute for a minute or two.
5. Add the ground paste, half cup water and mix them together.
6. Taste the gravy and add in the jaggery, salt and red chili powder.
7. Cook for 10 to 15 mins covered stirring occasionally, till the capsicum become tender and gravy thickens.
8. Serve with hot plain rice or with chapathi.

Tip:

You can substitute peanuts with sesame seeds or combination of both for different taste.