Bell Pepper Bharta Recipe

Ingredients for Bell Pepper Bharta

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• Green Bell Peppers
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• Onion
• Cumin Seed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• Curry Leaf
• Ginger Garlic Paste
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth)
• 2-4 tablespoons water (as needed)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Coconut Milk Powder
• Plain Fat Free Yogurt
• Chili Powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Tamarind Paste
• Salt
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

How to Make Bell Pepper Bharta

1. Gather and prepare all ingredients. Finely chop the onion and bell peppers.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a medium to large heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat.
3. Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, and ½ teaspoon curry seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mustard seeds begin to pop (about 1 minute).
4. Add 1 medium onion and sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
5. Add 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, then stir in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.
6. Stir continuously until the peanut butter forms a smooth sauce, adding 2-4 tablespoons of water as needed to prevent sticking.
7. Add 2 large bell peppers (chopped), 1 cup chopped tomatoes, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the peppers are softened and slightly pulpy, adding a little water if needed.
8. Stir in 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and 2 tablespoons of desiccated coconut powder. Cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Add ½ cup plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate. Heat through gently until hot and the flavors have melded (about 5 minutes).
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.