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    Home » Indian » Andhra Recipes

    Capsicum Stir Fry | Andhra Style Capsicum Dry Fry Curry

    Published: May 18, 2016 · Modified: Jul 6, 2017 by Ramya · 13 Comments

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    Capsicum Stir Fry (4)

    Growing up, I never liked Capsicum. I used to detest it with every cell in my body 😀 Given that our family was purely vegetarian, my Amma had to make one vegetable or the other every day. So, atleast once in a week, capsicum made its appearance. Amma has tried stuffing the capsicums, frying them or making a simple curry using them – I would have it, but just because I should and not because I love. Few years ago, she started preparing a dry curry using these green bell peppers and ever since, it is one of the most favorite recipes. It is really really simple to make, especially when I am pressed for time. Once the bell peppers are chopped, this stir fry can be made in 15 mins flat. And guess what, not too many ingredients too. Amma usually doesn’t use much onion or garlic unlike me and that way, the flavors of bell peppers shine through this dish. Serve up as a side dish for roti or for rice, this sure is a winner!

    Capsicum Stir Fry (3)

     

    To make Capsicum Stir Fry | Andhra Style Capsicum Dry Fry Curry

    • Servings: 2
    • Time: 20 mins
    • Difficulty: Easy
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    What I used –
    • Green Capsicum Cubed, 5 cups
    • Ajwain/Carom Seeds, 1 tsp
    • Besan/Gram Flour, 3 tbsp
    • Red Chilli Powder, 1tsp
    • Oil, 2 tsp
    • Salt, as required

     

    How I made –

    1. In a pan, heat oil. Add ajwain/carom seeds – Fry for 5-10 secs. Add cubed/chopped capsicum pieces. Stir fry for a minute. Add salt required for the vegetable and mix well.

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    2. On low flame, keep cooking until the capsicum pieces are ¾th done. Add red chilli powder and gram flour. Mix well. The gram flour should be coated to the capsicum pieces. Continue to cook for 1 or 2 mins.

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    3. Serve hot with roti or as side dish for rice along with rasam or sambar or tomato dal.

    Capsicum Stir Fry (2)

    Note –
    • The capsicum can be cut either as cubes or long slices. Don’t chop them up too small or thin.
    • Adjust spices as per preference.
    • Don’t overcook capsicum as it loses its texture.
    • Ajwain/carom seeds add a good flavor to the curry and are highly recommended.
    • After adding the gram flour/besan, cook on low flame for 1 or 2 mins so that the raw smell goes off.

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    1. Osyth

      May 18, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      I've got a bag of capiscums (actually two bags - one of green and one of red) in the fridge. This looks a certainty for supper tonight!

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      • CHCooks

        May 19, 2016 at 8:21 pm

        Yay!! Do try and let me know Osyth 🙂

        Reply
        • Osyth

          May 19, 2016 at 8:44 pm

          I did as I said and made this stir fry and it was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much ... I love capiscums and this is SUCH a fantastic way to eat them 🙂

          Reply
          • CHCooks

            May 19, 2016 at 8:48 pm

            Wow! Best thing I have heard (read) today 🙂 🙂

            Reply
    2. chefceaser

      May 19, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Reblogged this on Chef Ceaser.

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      • CHCooks

        May 19, 2016 at 8:21 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    3. dreamzandclouds

      May 19, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Looks good.....I will try this soon! 🙂

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        May 19, 2016 at 8:20 pm

        Sure 🙂 🙂

        Reply
    4. Meghna

      September 13, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      You (and your mom) saved my dinner tonight! I’ve been so frustrated as a vegetarian on a low carb diet and all of the mainstream capsicum recipes required an oven. I honestly wasn’t expecting to succeed with this dish but I LOVE IT!!! Thank you so much for sharing, definitely going to bookmark whatever else I find on your blog. So so tasty. If there are any other vegetables I can replicate this dish with as well, please do let me know! Massive thanks, again. ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡

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    5. JULI

      September 24, 2018 at 7:42 am

      Hi, I tried this recipe. Came out as awesome..I was looking for a simple side dish for tomato rice. I used rice flour since AI did not have gram flour..Still it came out tasty
      ..Thank you !!

      Reply
    6. Asha

      May 04, 2020 at 10:07 pm

      Loved it.
      Absolutely quick and delicious recipe ?, thank you

      Reply
    7. Meetali

      October 27, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      tried this today....everyone loved it...dint expect this reaction as most of my family members hate shimla mirch...but with this one...have the bowl was over in just tasting it 😀

      Reply
      • Ramya

        October 27, 2020 at 10:58 pm

        Thanks so much 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply

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