Onion-Capsicum Kara Kozhumbu

 Hi all, I came across this recipe and decided to make it, It's an interesting mix of Tamil Nadu and Kerala mix. It came out really well. Interestingly, it was quick and easy to make. I did not have a couple of ingredients but managed to make my own version of it. So, here it goes

ONION-CAPSICUM KARA KOZHAMBU

Capsicum diced into small squares: About 2-3 Tbsp

Tamarind juice: 1/4th cup

Salt as required

Oil

FOR GRINDING

Small Onions: about 5-6

Grated coconut: 4 Tbsp

Red Chilli powder: 1 Tsp

Turmeric Powder: 1/2 Tsp

Jeera: 1 Tsp

FOR TADKA

Coconut Oil for Tadka as required

Red Chillies: 2

Mustard Seeds: 1/2 Tsp

Urad Dal: 1/s Tsp

Curry Leaves: 5-7

ONION-CAPSICUM KARA KOZHAMBU

MAKING

I sauteed the capsicum in 1 Tsp oil with a little salt and cooked until soft. Meanwhile, soak tamarind in water to get 1/4th cup and add it to the cooked capsicum.

Now in another shallow pan, saute the small onions until translucent. Now grind the onions, grated Coconut, Jeera, Red chilli powder, Turmeric into a fine paste.

Add this paste to the boiling Tamarind juice with capsicum. Allow it to boil for 5-7 minutes in low-medium flame with the required salt. Switch off the gas.

Now for Tadka, take a small tadka pan, add coconut oil, once hot, add in the mustard seeds, urad dal, dry red chillies and curry leaves. Once the mustard splutters, add the tadka to the kozhambu. That's it, delicious Onion-Capsicum Kara Kozhambu is ready to eat. Serve it with Rice and a veggie side.

TIPS/VARIATIONS

You could add chopped drumstick instead of Capsicum. Boil Drumstick in enough water and salt then add the tamarind juice once soft.

You could just grind the small onions without sauteeing. I sauteed it to get the raw smell away.