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Use the freshest capsicum you can find and use it on the same day as buying it for best results. The juicier and crunchier the peppers, the better. Ingredients:
3 capsicum, any colour or a mix, sliced long 3 cloves of sliced garlic 1 tbsp of oil 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder 2-3 green chillies (or 1/2 tsp red chilli powder) 1 tsp of curry powder or garam masala (or add coriander powder, jeera, anything you prefer) A few curry leaves, optional
How to Make Capsicum Masala:
- Heat oil and add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add the sliced garlic and fry for 5 seconds.
- Add the sliced capsicum and slit green chillies to this and mix well. Add salt and cook until the capsicum turns soft – about 6-8 mins.
- Next, add the turmeric powder and the spices of your choice. Mix well and add curry leaves.
- Cook for another 3-4 mins until fragrant. Adjust salt and remove from flame. Serve hot with steamed rice and kuzhambu or rotis. Notes:
