Capsicum masala

Ingredients:

Onion-1 medium
Capsicum-2
Garlic-2 cloves
Oil-2 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Salt-to taste
Chilly powder-1 tsp
Lemon-1/4
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Water-3/4 cup

Masala paste:

Roasted peanuts-1/4 cup
Corriander seeds-2 tsp
Dry coconut-1 tbsp
Dried red chilly-1
Sesame seeds-1 tsp

Method:

1. Roast peanuts and keep them aside if you already dont have them.
2. Roast corriander seeds, dry coconut, dried red chilly, sesame seeds for couple of minutes on a low flame.
3. Once the masalas cool down, grind them along with peanuts into a fine powder.
4. Now heat oil in a kadai and add cumin seeds. After they splutter, add finely chopped onion, smashed garlic and let it cook till translucent.
5. Add chopped capsicum and cook for a few minutes.
6. Now add masala paste along with turmeric and chilly powder and mix properly.
7. Laslty add water to bring into desired consistency. Mix well, close lid and bring the curry to a boil till oil separates.
8. Turn off the stove and squeeze lemon juice. Serve warm with roti or rice.