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Bell pepper curry is made with onions, tomatoes served in a white bowl.
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Bell Pepper Curry

Bell pepper curry is made with onions, tomatoes, and spices like paprika and cayenne. A vegan and flavorful dish ready in just 30 minutes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 50kcal
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Ingredients

  • 2tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion -finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh tomato puree (or ½ cup of canned crushed tomato)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup bell pepper -cut into cubes
  • ½ cup onion -cut into cubes for the texture
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Heat pan in medium heat. Add vegetable oil and finely chopped onion.
  • Saute until onion becomes soft and translucent.
  • Add finely chopped tomato and cook until it becomes mushy.
  • Add paprika, cayenne pepper, ground turmeric, and garam masala. And stir for a couple of seconds without burning them.
  • Add water and salt. Allow to cook until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Add bell pepper and onion cubes.
  • Cook further for another 3 minutes or until capsicum is half cooked.
  • Remove it from the heat and serve with rice or roti.

Notes

  1. Adjust the heat level by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper or adding jalapeño slices for extra spice. 
  2. For best results, sauté onions on low to medium heat until soft and golden—this enhances the curry’s flavor. 
  3. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat with a splash of water over the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1666IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg