Shimla Mirchi Panchamrut Recipe | Konkani Capsicum Cashew Peanut Sabzi

Ingredients

2 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) – diced small,1/2 cup Raw Peanuts (Moongphali),1/4 cup Cashew nuts – broken,1 tablespoon Coconut Oil,1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds,1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds),1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing),1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder,1 teaspoon Jaggery,4 Cloves (Laung),1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini) – broken,1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds,1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),1 teaspoon Whole Black Pepper Corns,1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds),1/4 cup Fresh coconut,2 tablespoons Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali) – shelled,20 grams Tamarind

Instructions

1. To begin making Shimla Mirchi Panchamrut Recipe, first prep all the ingredients and keep them ready.The first step is to make the masala.Heat a small pan over medium heat; add the cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, methi seeds and roast for a minute until the aromas of the spices come through.Once roasted, add the grated coconut and roast for a minute more and turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool a bit.Add the roasted masala into a small jar of the mixer grinder along with the peanuts and tamarind.Blend to make a powder without adding any water. This fresh masala will go over the cooked capsicum mixture. Keep this aside.Into a pressure cooked, add the raw peanuts along with 1/4 cup of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles. After 2 whistles turn the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat.Allow the pressure to release naturally. Once released, open the cooker and keep the cooked peanuts aside. Heat coconut oil in a pan; add the mustard seeds and methi seeds and allow it to crackle.Once it crackles, add the asafoetida and give it a stir.Next add the cashew nuts and capsicum and sprinkle a little salt and turmeric powder. Give the mixture a stir.Cover the pan and cook the capsicum until it is just about cooked. Take care not to overcook the capsicum and ensure it has a firm texture and is also cooked with a good bite.Once the capsicum has reached that stage, stir in the freshly roasted and ground masala, jaggery and the cooked peanuts into the cashew and capsicum mixture.Give it a stir until all the ingredients are well combined. Check the taste and add more salt if required and stir.Cover the pan and simmer the Shimla Mirchi Panchamrut for another 3 to 4 minutes so the masalas get well absorbed making the sabzi flavourful and tasty.Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Shimla Mirchi Panchamrut to a serving bowl and serve hot.Serve the delicious Shimla Mirchi Panchamrut with Muga Ambat Recipe , hot rice and phulka for a wholesome meal

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