Capsicum Curry | Hyderabadi Capsicum Masala

Name: Capsicum Curry | Hyderabadi Capsicum Masala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1.25 cups chopped onions (- 175 to 200 grams or 2 medium to large); 1.5 to 2 teaspoon chopped ginger (or 1.5 inches); 1 to 1.5 teaspoon chopped garlic (or 4 to 5 medium-sized); 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut (- can swap with 6 tablespoons fresh coconut); 2 tablespoons peanuts; 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon poppy seeds ((khus khus) - optional); 2 tablespoons oil (- neutral flavored oil or peanut oil); 1 teaspoon tamarind (- tightly packed and seedless); ½ to ⅔ cup water (for making curry paste); 2 tablespoons oil; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 7 to 8 fenugreek seeds; 7 to 8 curry leaves; ⅓ chopped tomatoes (- tightly packed or 1 small to medium tomato); 2 cups sliced capsicum (- green or red or yellow bell pepper, 200 to 250 or 4 to 5 medium sized); ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder (or 2 to 3 pinches); 1 teaspoon red chili powder; ½ teaspoon garam masala; 1 to 1.25 cups water; ½ teaspoon jaggery powder (or add as per taste); salt (as required); 1 to 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (- for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

This capsicum curry is a delicious Hyderabadi style masala curry made with capsicum or bell peppers. Serve this rich gravy with roti, naan, paratha or biryani or pulao.

Updated at: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:06:04 GMT