Capsicum Besan - Dry Or Gravy Curry

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Courtney
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An Indian dish made of capsicum and gramflour, which you can make dry or as a curry.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • A large pinch of asafoetida
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • 4 capsicums, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 2 tablespoon gram flour
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 cup curds (for the gravy curry)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt as per taste
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Directions

  1. 1. Heat oil, add fenugreek seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves - one at a time as each gets done. Add capsicums and fry adding turmeric and chilli powder as also sugar and salt.
  2. 2. Sprinkle gram flour, stir fry 2-3 minutes, cover and cook on low heat till capsicums are tender.
  3. 3. Add chopped coriander leaves, mix, remove from fire. This is the dry curry.
  4. 4. If you require a gravy, beat curds, add to capsicums after they are done. Simmer once and remove.
  5. 5. Serve either with rice or chapatis (flat-breads).