Capsicum Peanut Masala

Capsicum in tangy and spicy peanut sauce is a perfect side dish with roti, pulkas and jeera rice

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Capsicum - 1 cup ( any colour, diced)
• Chopped onions - 1 cup
• Chopped Tomatoes - 1/2 cup
• Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup
• Roasted Sesame seeds - 1 tblsp
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Thick tamarind juice - 2 tblsp
• Cinnamon stick - 1/2 inch
• Jaggery - 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 2 tblsp

Method

• Grind roasted peanuts and sesame seeds into a smooth paste by adding water
• Heat the pan with oil and add cinnamon stick
• Add onion and sauté till translucent
• Now add tomatoes and sauté for few minutes 
• Add capsicum, chilli powder, turmeric powder, tamarind juice and required salt
• Cook capsicum in a medium heat until soft not mushy
• Add grounded paste and little water
• Stir well and simmer it for few minutes (until you get required consistency)
• Add jaggery and coriander leaves and mix well
• Serve hot with roti or jeera rice

Nutritional Information

• Capsicum contains high concentrations of anti-oxidant compounds that have nutritional benefits. These compounds help protect our body from harmful toxins and free radicals that cause aging and skin damage.
• Red capsicum is high in vitamin C
• Peanuts are rich in protein, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants
• Per Serving = 120 calories approximately