MINI PEPPER MASALA CURRY

Yummy Masala Gravy Curry with Mini Peppers..!

I just tried this recipe with Mini sweet peppers and it turned out yummy.This masala curry can go with either roti/tortilla or with rice items such as biryani/fried rice/plain rice.You can find mini sweet peppers packed with colored peppers in almost any grocery store in USA.I hope you will give it a try and enjoy it with your family and friends.Here is the recipe..

INGREDIENTS:

Mini red peppers -1package washed (12-14)
Roasted peanuts-1/2cup
Onion -1cup sliced
Sesame seeeds-2spoons( lightly roasted)
Red chilli-2(according to taste)
Tamarind paste- 1tspn
Garam masala powder-1tspn
Red chillie powder-1tspn
Salt to taste
Turmeric-1/2 tspn
Oil-1tbspn

Popu/Tadka Ingredients:
Oil-1tbspn
Mustard seeds-1/2tspn
Cumin seeds-1/2tspn
Curry leaves-6-8


PROCESS:

Take the mini peppers and slit them on two sides and keep them aside.

Take a wide pan add 1tbspn oil and add red chilli and once they change colour add onions

and saute them till they turn golden brown and take them in a plate, allow

 them to cool.Once cool, add them to the grinder/blender along with roasted 

peanuts, sesame seeds, tamarind paste and make masala mixture by adding 

some water just to make thick paste.

Now turn on the gas and take the same wide pan add 1tbspn oil once warm add tadka ingredients

Now add mini peppers,add salt according to taste and saute them for 3-5min till they turn soft.by covering with lid and checking them in between.

Then add the masala paste ,add all the powders(masala ,red chilli,turmeric) and stir well and add some water

1/2 cup and cover the lid and cook for 5-10min till you get the needed consistency that you like to serve.

Turn off and take it into serving bowl and serve with warm rice or roti/naan.

(You can add or delete few ingredients according to your family's taste, can add a spoon of sugar if u like,can add some butter while sauteying  can add cream at the end to get  creamy texture.)

              Enjoy this yummy curry which is  spicy but can taste some sweet bites of pepper.