Here are five South Indian-style spicy and delicious capsicum (bell pepper) recipes

 Here are five South Indian-style spicy and delicious capsicum (bell pepper) recipes

# 1. **Capsicum Masala Curry**

A flavorful curry where capsicum is cooked with a rich blend of spices, coconut, and tamarind. The dish is usually paired with rice or rotis.

**Ingredients**

- Capsicum (green/yellow/red)

- Onions, tomatoes

- Grated coconut

- Red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala

- Tamarind pulp

- Mustard seeds, curry leaves

**Method** 

- Sauté mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, and tomatoes.

- Add ground masala paste (coconut, spices).

- Add capsicum, cook with water and tamarind pulp.

# 2. **Stuffed Capsicum**

Capsicums are stuffed with a spicy filling made of mashed potatoes or paneer mixed with South Indian spices.

**Ingredients**

- Capsicum (whole)

- Potatoes/paneer

- Green chilies, cumin, mustard seeds

- Turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder

- Grated coconut, curry leaves

**Method**

- Hollow out the capsicum.

- Prepare a filling by sautéing spices and mashed potatoes/paneer.

- Stuff the capsicums and shallow fry or bake.

# 3. **Capsicum Sambar**

A tangy and spicy lentil-based stew where capsicum is added to give a unique flavor to the traditional sambar.

**Ingredients**

- Toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)

- Capsicum

- Sambar powder

- Tamarind, curry leaves, mustard seeds

- Vegetables like drumstick, carrot (optional)

**Method**

- Cook dal with turmeric.

- Prepare a tempering with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and capsicum.

- Add tamarind extricate, sambar powder, and the cooked dal. 

# 4. **Capsicum Poriyal**

A simple stir-fry made with capsicum and basic South Indian seasonings. This dish is usually served as a side dish with rice.

**Ingredients**

- Capsicum

- Mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal

- Curry leaves, green chilies, turmeric

- Grated coconut (optional)

**Method**

- Temper mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves, and green chilies.

- Add chopped capsicum and sauté with turmeric.

- Optionally, garnish with fresh grated coconut.

# 5. **Capsicum Bajji (Pakora)**

Capsicum slices dipped in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried to make crispy fritters.

**Ingredients**

- Capsicum (cut into rings)

- Besan (gram flour)

- Rice flour (optional, for extra crispiness)

- Chili powder, turmeric, asafoetida

- Oil for frying

**Method**

- Prepare a batter with gram flour, spices, and water.

- Dip capsicum rings into the batter and deep-fry until golden.

These recipes are great for enjoying the vibrant flavors of capsicum with a South Indian twist!

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