Capsicum Panchamrut (Goan Sweet and Sour Capsicum Curry)
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Serves: 3-4
Capsicum Panchamrut is a sweet and sour Goan capsicum curry which also has a mild spicy flavor. A must try!
Ingredients
Sesame Seeds: 1 tsp
Peppercorn : ½ tsp
Grated Coconut : ¾ cup
Dry Red chilies : 3 small
Coriander seeds: 1 tbsp
Cashew nuts : ½ cup broken into pieces
Capsicum : 2 chopped
Tamarind :2 marble sized balls
Mustard Seeds: 1 tsp
Asafoetida (Hing) : a pinch
Turmeric Powder: ½ tsp
Jaggery: 2 tbsp
Salt: to taste
Instructions
Heat oil in a pan. Add coriander seeds and peppercorn, once slightly brown add the grated coconut and fry till brown.
Add sesame seeds and dry red chilies and fry till brown.
Grind the mixture in step 2 with tamarind to fine paste.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let splutter. Add hing.
Add capsicum, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
Add cashew nuts and jaggery and mix well.
Add 2 tbsp of above ground mixture(Step 3) and a little water. Close and let cook.
Once capsicum is almost cooked, add the remaining ground mixture and let cook for another 2 minutes. Your delicious capsicum panchamrut is ready to serve!
Recipe by YourHungerStop at https://www.yourhungerstop.com/capsicum-panchamrut-goan-sweet-and-sour-capsicum-curry/