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Bell Pepper Besan Stir-fry (Capsicum Besan Sabzi)

Recipe by Pamper Your Tongue

  • Ready in40 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook25 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~300 kcal
Bell Pepper Besan Stir-fry (Capsicum Besan Sabzi)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbspCooking Oil
  • 1 tspMustard Seeds
  • 1 tspCumin Seeds
  • 2-3, choppedGreen Chillies
  • 1/4 tspHing (Asafoetida)
  • 1 medium, choppedOnion
  • 1 tbspGinger Garlic Paste
  • 1/2 tspTurmeric Powder
  • 1 tspChilli Powder
  • 1.5 tbspCoriander Powder
  • to tasteSalt
  • 3 cups, chopped (red, yellow, orange)Colorful Bell Peppers
  • 1 tspGaram Masala
  • 1/2 cupRoasted Besan (Chickpea Flour)
  • 1 tspSugar
  • 1 tbsp (optional)Hot Ghee
  • for garnishFresh Coriander

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Temper Spices

    Heat cooking oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter for a few seconds.

  2. 2.Sauté Aromatics

    Add green chillies and hing to the pan. Immediately add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add ginger garlic paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

  3. 3.Add Dry Spices

    Reduce the flame to low. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for about 1 minute until the spices are fragrant and oil starts to separate.

  4. 4.Cook Bell Peppers

    Add the chopped colorful bell peppers to the pan. Mix thoroughly to coat them with the spice mixture. Cover the pan and cook on medium-low flame for 3-5 minutes until the bell peppers are slightly tender but still retain some crunch.

  5. 5.Incorporate Besan and Sugar

    Uncover the pan and add garam masala, roasted besan, and sugar. Mix everything well, ensuring the besan is evenly distributed and coats the bell peppers. Continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

  6. 6.Final Cook

    Cover the pan again and cook on medium-low flame for another 5-7 minutes to allow the besan to fully cook and flavors to meld. Uncover and stir.

  7. 7.Garnish and Serve

    Optionally, add hot ghee and mix well. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander before serving.

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Bell Pepper Besan Stir-fry (Capsicum Besan Sabzi)

Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal
Recipe by Pamper Your Tongue on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Temper Spices

    Heat cooking oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter for a few seconds.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    Add green chillies and hing to the pan. Immediately add chopped onion and until translucent, about . Then, add ginger garlic paste and cook for another until the raw smell disappears.

  3. 3

    Add Dry Spices

    the flame to low. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for about until the spices are fragrant and oil starts to separate.

  4. 4

    Cook Bell Peppers

    Add the chopped colorful bell peppers to the pan. Mix thoroughly to coat them with the spice mixture. Cover the pan and cook on medium-low flame for until the bell peppers are slightly tender but still retain some crunch.

  5. 5

    Incorporate Besan and Sugar

    Uncover the pan and add garam masala, roasted besan, and sugar. Mix everything well, ensuring the besan is evenly distributed and coats the bell peppers. Continue to stir-fry for .

  6. 6

    Final Cook

    Cover the pan again and cook on medium-low flame for another to allow the besan to fully cook and flavors to meld. Uncover and stir.

  7. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Optionally, add hot ghee and mix well. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander before serving.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelFiery
Mustard · Green chili · Ginger · Chili powder · Garam masala
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Asafoetida (hing)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Asafoetida (hing)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy

Variations

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  • 1
    Add other vegetables like potatoesCustomise

    Add other vegetables like potatoes or peas for variety.

  • 2
    Substitute bell peppers with otherIngredient swap

    Substitute bell peppers with other firm vegetables like carrots or green beans.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Flavour tipAdjust Green Chillies and Chili

    Adjust green chillies and chili powder to your preferred spice level.

  • 2
    Flavour tipEnsure Besan Is Roasted Well

    Ensure besan is roasted well to avoid a raw taste.

  • 3
    Flavour tipFor a Richer Flavor

    Add a spoonful of hot ghee at the end.

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