Capsicum curry or capsicum butter masala is creamy gravy perfect for some roti or any pulao. Tri-color Capsicum is cooked in an onion tomato based Masala to perfection.
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Capsicum Butter Masala Recipe | Capsicum Gravy recipe with Step by step photos. Capsicum butter masala is creamy gravy perfect for some roti or any pulao. In this recipe, capsicum is cooked in an onion tomato masala along with spices. Finally, a dash of fresh cream is added which makes the gravy really rich and delicious. It pairs very well with naan, roti or phukla. If some leftover capsicum is there, just give a try and prepare this rich and delicious gravy.
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Capsicum Curry
Capsicum or Bellpepper is a wonder vegetable. It goes well with anything and everything. You can easily add them to biryani, or pulao. It also blends beautifully when cooked along with other vegetables.
Bell peppers are available in different colors and I used a mix of three colors. Yes, we like a rainbow in our food.
Ingredients
Bell pepper - Base of the capsicum masala recipe. You may use any 1 color and 3 as you prefer. Cube them and then use them.
Onion - We use red onions. I am using them for making the onion tomato paste and the curry.
Tomato - Use ripe and juicy tomatoes.
Spice powders - Use a mix of Indian spice powders. They indeed add a lot of flavors to the curry.
Cashewnuts - Used for richness and a creamy base.
Salt and sugar - Both are added to bring a balance to the curry.
Cream - Use fresh cream. I am using the homemade cream that I collected from milk malai.
Kasoori Methi - We usually add dried fenugreek leaves for all the makhani-type curries. They bring a lot of flavors.
How to make Capsicum Curry
1.Soak the cashew nuts in hot water for 15 mins. In a pan add 1 tbsp of butter, and let it melt. To this add chopped onions and saute till glossy
2. Next, add in ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves.
3. Next, add in tomatoes and cook til they are soft.
4. Now add the spice powders. I am using chili powder, coriander powder, Garam Masala, Cumin Powder, and turmeric powder.
5. Combine and cook for 2 mins. Let the raw smell leave. Now switch off the flame and allow them to cool down.
6. Once it cools, transfer to a blender and pulse for few times. To this add the soaked cashew nuts and blends them into a fine puree. Add little water if needed to grind.
7. Now heat another pan with 1 tbsp of butter and let it melt. Add cubed onion and saute for 2 mins.
8. Next, add in the chopped capsicum and saute for 5 mins in medium flame or until they are soft.
9. Now add in the blended tomato onion masala. Add water and bring to a curry consistency. Cook for a few mins on a low flame.
10. Next, add in the required salt and sugar. Mix well. Finally, add fresh cream.
11. Cook in a low flame for a few mins and then switch off. Finally, garnish with dried kasoori methi.
Delicious Capsicum Curry is ready to serve.
Tips & Variations
- You may use any color of capsicum as per availability or just go with one. I am using red, yellow, and green colors as my kids love the pop of colors in the food.
- You can also mix other vegetables like carrot, beans, cauliflower, Potato, or sweet corn. Or even paneer or tofu. It will be a lovely loaded vegetable curry.
- For a vegan capsicum curry, you may use coconut cream instead of the regular dairy cream
Storage Options
This capsicum masala curry is meal prep friendly. You can make the onion tomato base as a part of your meal prep and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Just before cooking, you can take it from the freezer and then use it. Heat a pan with butter and then cook the capsicum and add the frozen masala paste. It comes to room temperature quickly and makes a delicious curry. Adjust the salt and spice as you prefer and the curry gets done in less than 10 mins.
Serving Suggestions
Capsicum curry goes well with roti, pulao, or any flatbreads. My favorite combination is my Garlic Naan. Naan along with capsicum butter masala, with some raw onion and lemon wedges on the side, is like the perfect food.
It also goes well with Jeera Rice or Coconut milk pulao.
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📖 Recipe
Capsicum Butter Masala | Capsicum Gravy
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 2 Onion
- 3 Tomato
- 10 Cashew nuts
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri Chilli powder
- ½ tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- ½ tsp Cumin Powder
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1.5 cup Capsicum cubed
- 1 cup Water
- Salt as needed
- ½ tsp Sugar
- ¼ cup Fresh cream
- 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi crushed
Instructions
- Soak the cashew nuts in hot water for 15 mins. In a pan add 1 tbsp of butter, and let it melt. To this add chopped onions and saute till glossy
- Next, add in ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves.
- Next, add in tomatoes and cook til they are soft.
- Now add the spice powders. I am using chili powder, coriander powder, Garam Masala, Cumin Powder, and turmeric powder.
- Combine and cook for 2 mins. Let the raw smell leaves. Now switch off the flame and allow them to cool down.
- Once it cools, transfer to a blender and pulse for few times. To this add the soaked cashew nuts and blends them into a fine puree. Add little water if needed to grind.
- Now heat another pan with 1 tbsp of butter and let it melt. Add cubed onion and saute for 2 mins.
- Next, add in the chopped capsicum and saute for 5 mins in medium flame or until they are soft.
- Now add in the blended tomato onion masala. Add water and bring to a curry consistency. Cook for a few mins on a low flame.
- Next, add in the required salt and sugar. Mix well. Finally, add fresh cream.
- Cook in a low flame for a few mins and then switch off. Finally, garnish with dried kasoori methi and serve.
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Notes
· Garnish with coriander leaves if you prefer.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
Note: This post is originally from 2018. I have updated with new Recipe card, Pictures and video now.
Ruxana Gafoor
Looks delicious,loved that gravy..