Restaurant Style Capsicum Masala CurryVeg
Elevate your mealtime with this flavorful Capsicum Masala, a perfect restaurant-style curry made right at home. Featuring crisp green capsicum sautéed in aromatic spices and combined with a rich, velvety onion-tomato gravy, this dish is an ideal side for hot rotis or chapathis. Simple to prepare yet packed with authentic taste, this vegetarian recipe is a must-try for your next lunch or dinner. Enjoy the coziness of a delicious, homemade Indian curry in every bite!
Ingredients
For Sautéing:
2 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
3 nos. Onion (chopped)
3 nos. Green Capsicum (chopped)
For the Gravy Base:
2 nos. Onion (chopped)
4 nos. Tomato (chopped)
1 pinch Salt
For the Masala & Final Assembly:
2 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
2 tbsp Yogurt
1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
to taste Salt
Instructions
Step 1— Sauté the Vegetables
1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan.
2
Add the onions (cut into petals) and chopped capsicums.
3
Sauté the vegetables for a couple of minutes on medium flame, then remove them from the pan and set aside for later.
Step 2— Prepare the Gravy Base
1
Using the same pan with the remaining oil, add 2 roughly chopped onions, 4 chopped tomatoes, and a pinch of salt.
2
Cover and cook the mixture until the onions turn translucent and the tomatoes become mushy.
3
Allow the mixture to cool down completely, then blend it into a smooth paste.
Step 3— Cook the Masala Gravy
1
Heat another 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan.
2
Add the cumin seeds (jeera) and let them splutter.
3
Add the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chilli powder. Stir well.
4
Switch off the gas, add the curd (yogurt), and stir continuously to combine.
5
Turn the heat back on, add the prepared onion-tomato gravy base, and mix thoroughly.
6
Cover and let the gravy cook on a low flame for about half a minute.
Step 4— Final Assembly
1
Add the sautéed capsicum and onions back into the gravy.
2
Add the garam masala and salt to taste.
3
Mix everything well and let it cook for another half-minute.
4
Your Capsicum Masala Curry is ready to serve hot with rotis.
