Indian Recipe: Shimla Mirch Masala

Fried Bell Pepper in spicy Peanut-Sesame-Coconut Sauce. A wonderful and simple Indian Recipe.

Ingredients

• 200g Bell Pepper diced
• 1 Onion chopped
• 1-2 dried Chili (seeded)
• 3 Cloves Garlic chopped
• 3/4 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric
• 3 tbsp roasted Peanuts (30g)
• 1 1/2 tbsp Coconut Flakes
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
• 1/2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• Oil

Instruction

1. Roast the Coconut Flakes, Sesame and Coriander Seeds for 3-4 minutes on low to medium heat and put aside
2. Heat 1- 2 tbsp Oil and fry the Onion for 6 minutes
   on low heat.
3. Add Ginger, Garlic and Chili and fry for 2 more minutes.
4. Put the Roasted Seeds, Flakes, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Chili, the Peanuts and 100 ml into a Blender and grind them into a Paste. Put aside.
5. Heat 1-2 tbsp Oil and fry the Cumin for 2-3 minuteson medium heat.
6. Add the Bell Pepper and fry for 3-4 minutes.
7. Add Chili and Turmeric and mix well.
8. Add the Paste, Salt and a tiny bit of Water, mix well and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Author: The International Vegan
Date: 29.12.2017