Capsicum Gravy

Capsicum Gravy (Karwar Style). Karwar belongs to north kanara (Uttara Karnataka).


Ingredients

• Capsicum - 2
• Peanut (Roasted & Crushed) - 5 tsp
• Jaggery - 1 tsp
• Asafoetida (hing) - 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - 1 stalk
• Oil - 5 tsp
• Red Whole chillies - 2

Grind to a paste :

• 1/2 cup coconut grated
• 2 tsp split bengal gram
• 1 tsp black gram
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
• 2 strips tamarind
• Grind the paste using water

Method

1. Heat oil, add mustard seeds allow to splutter, whole chillies
2. Add asafoetida and curry leaves, stir
3. Add capsicums, stir fry for 5 minutes
4. Add ground paste, jaggery, salt, turmeric powder and peanuts stir
5. Add 1/4 of water. Boil for 5 to 6 minutes. Gravy must be thick

Serve hot with chapati or rice.

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