Mix Coloured Capsicum Fry | Healthy Peanut & Sesame Bell Pepper Stir Fry
Looking for a quick, healthy, and colorful side dish that is full of flavor? This Mix Coloured Capsicum Fry is the perfect recipe to add to your weekly meal plan. Made with vibrant red, yellow, and green bell peppers, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, aromatic spices, and a touch of curd, this dry stir-fry is packed with nutrition and delicious nutty flavors.
Ingredients
For the Peanut & Sesame Mixture
- 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts
- 2 tbsp White Sesame Seeds Til
Vegetables
- 1 Green Capsicum sliced
- 1 Red Capsicum sliced
- 1 Yellow Capsicum sliced
- 1 Medium Onion sliced
Spices
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
For Tempering
- 1½ tbsp Mustard Oil
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Green Chillies finely chopped
- 5 –6 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
Finishing
- ½ cup Fresh Curd whisked
- 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Peanut Mixture
- Add roasted peanuts and white sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle. Crush them into a coarse mixture. Keep aside.
Step 2: Slice the Vegetables
- Cut the green, yellow, and red capsicum into thin long strips. Similarly, slice the onion. Transfer everything to a large mixing bowl or a plate.
Step 3: Coat with Spices
- Add Peanut-sesame mixture, Salt, Turmeric, Red chilli powder, Coriander powder for flvour.Mix everything well using your hands so every slice gets evenly coated. Allow the vegetables to rest for 10–15 minutes. This resting time helps the vegetables absorb the spices.
Step 4: Prepare the Tempering
- Heat mustard oil in a kadhai. Add cumin seeds. Once they begin to splutter, add chopped garlic and green chillies.
- Saute until fragrant.
Step 5: Cook the Capsicum
- Add the prepared capsicum mixture. Cook over medium-low heat while stirring continuously. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Open the lid occasionally and stir to ensure even cooking.
Step 6: Add the Curd
- Pour in the whisked curd. Mix continuously until the curd blends completely with the vegetables. Cook until the capsicum becomes soft and tender.
- Avoid overcooking, as the vegetables should still retain a slight crunch.
Step 7: Finish the Dish
- Add freshly chopped coriander leaves. Mix gently. Serve hot.
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Notes
1. Do Not Overcook
Slightly crunchy capsicum tastes much better than mushy vegetables.
2. Use Thick Curd
Thin curd releases excess water and makes the sabzi soggy.
3. Roast the Peanuts
Roasting enhances flavor and improves texture.
4. Crush, Don't Powder
A coarse mixture gives the sabzi its signature texture.
5. Cook on Medium-Low Heat
This helps the vegetables cook evenly while retaining their vibrant colors.