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Bagalkot Capsicum Lemon
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bagalkot Capsicum Lemon

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bagalkot cooking — Bagalkot Capsicum Lemon brings a lemon touch with a classic xacuti finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Bell Pepper250 g, chopped
  • Lemon1
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Stuffed Capsicum Recipe in North Karnataka Style | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ ತುಂಬುಗಾಯಿ · on YouTube