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Bell Peppers - Sesame Curry / Capsicum - Nuvvula Koora / Shimla Mirch Tilwale Sabzi

VegCookBook by Praveena
Capsicum Sesame Sukhi Sabji, a South Indian style, semi-dry curry, that's Vegan, Gluten free. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Frying pan (for stove-top method)
  • Blender/ Spice Grinder/ Mixie.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 count Capsicum / Bell Peppers / Shimla Mirch (large size)
  • 2 count Onion (medium size)
  • 2 teaspoons Salt (or as per taste)
  • 1½ to 2 teaspoons Red Chilly powder (or as per taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds / Nuvvulu / Til
  • 3 tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)

Ingredients for Tempering:

  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Jeera / Cumin seeds
  • 3 count Dry Red Chillies
  • ½ teaspoon Sesame Seeda / Til / Nuvvulu (heaped)

Instructions
 

PREP WORK:

  • Cut the capsicum / bell peppers and onions into small cube sized pieces as shown.

COOKING:

  • Put a frying pan on stove top under medium flame, add the sesame seeds.
    Dry roast by stirring continuously, until you get a nice aroma / the seeds turn golden colour.
    Take them off the pan, into a blender/mixie. Once cooled down, blend them into fine powder. 
  • Replace the pan back on stove top and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
    Transfer all the 'Ingredients for tempering' into the pan. Saute for 30 secs.
  • Now, increase the heat to medium/high and add the onion pieces.
    Let the onions become transparent. This might take 2-3 mins.
  • Next, add all the bell pepper / capsicum pieces into the pan. Add the salt as well.
    Gently mix everything , such that the pieces are coated well with the salt and tempering.
  • Cover the pan completely with lid, for 3-4 mins. Let it steam cook.
    Now, stir once and let it cook for 2 more minutes, without lid.
    Later, give a stir and then cover the pan partly with lid. For more 3-4 mins.
  • Check if the bell pepper pieces have softened. The, add the red chilli powder, roasted sesame seeds powder and the remaining oil.
    Mix up everything. Let it stay on the stove top for 1-2 mins.
  • Later switch the flame off, add the chopped coriander leaves, give a mix.
    Transfer the curry into a serving dish. Done!

Notes

Please see the MAIN POST for recipe with step wise PICS & TIPS!
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