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brinjal capsicum curry
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Brinjal Capsicum Curry Recipe

Brinjal Capsicum Curry- a simple and quick curry with eggplants and green peppers. Pairs well with rotis, rice and chapati
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • Purple brinjals eggplants 10 stalks removed and quartered
  • Capsicum 1 medium chopped into bite size pieces
  • Onion 1 largish sliced thinly
  • Thick tamarind extract 2 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • Red chili powder 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Curry leaves a few
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds 1 tsp
  • Urad dal 1 tsp
  • Hing asafoetida a small pinch
  • Coriander leaves 1 tbsp chopped finely

Instructions

  • Heat a pan with oil.
  • Add the mustard seeds and once they pop, add the urad dal and cumin seeds.
  • Add hing and curry leaves next.
  • Now, add onions and fry till translucent.
  • Once done, add the turmeric powder and mix well.
  • Add red chili powder, mix and add the coriander powder next.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the capsicums next and fry for a min.
  • Now, add the brinjals, mix well.
  • Add tamarind paste and cook for a min.
  • Add salt.
  • Mix again.
  • Cook covered on medium flame for 4 to 5 mins.
  • Once done, open and garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot.

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Disclaimer

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