Saturday, September 24, 2011

Bell Pepper In Peanut Gravy/ Shimla Mirch aur Moongphali ki Sabzi

Any sabzi is more delicious when made with fresh organic vegetables picked from your own garden..This yummy capsicum peanut sabzi makes a delicious meal when served with rice, roti and curd.
Source:- Mitho Limdo 
Ingredients:-
Medium size Bell peppers ( 1 red and 1 green):-2 ( chopped into 1 inch squares)
Small onions:- 2 (( chopped finely) 
Tomato:- 1 (Pureed) 
Tomato paste:- 1 tbsp 
Grated ginger:- 1/2 tsp 
Turmeric:- 1/4 Tsp 
Salt 
Oil:- 1 Tbsp

For Peanut Sauce:- 
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Oil:- 1 Tsp 
Peanuts:- 1/4 Cup 
2-3 dry red chilies 
Coriander seeds:- 1 Tsp
Cumin seeds:- 1 Tsp 
Urad dal:- 1/2 Tsp
Chana dal:- 1/2 Tsp 
Sesame seeds:- 1/2 Tsp 
Cloves:- 2 
Jaggery/gur & Tamarind piece :- Lemon Size 

Procedure:- 

1. Fry the ingredients for the peanut sauce in 1 tsp oil for about 5-7 minutes. When cool, grind into a smooth paste by adding a small lemon size jaggery piece and seedless tamarind piece. You will need to add about 1/3 cup of water to grind. Keep aside. 

2. In a non stick pan, add ginger and onion , fry for 2-3 minutes , then add bell peppers and fry for another 5-7 minutes. 

3. Add tomato puree & tomato paste. stir well and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. 

4. Add the peanut sauce, salt and about 1 cup of water. 

5. Stir well and let simmer for about 10 minutes. 

Serve with roti/Indian Bread..Enjoy:)

9 comments:

  1. Love the fresh bell peppers...and the subzi looks so delish..would be a great accompaniment with rotis.

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  2. Looks so yum and colorful :)) Have to give this a try soon.

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  3. I love the ground masala... very unique and tasty..
    Home grown veggies are the best... very rewarding indeed..:)
    Reva

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  4. delicious looking combination Preety I haven't made like this with peanuts

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  5. I love your fresh bell pepper. Bell pepper gravy looks delicious and tempting.

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  6. Wow wat a flavourful gravy, seriously makes me hungry..

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  7. Love all the flavors in the gravy. Looking great.

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