Capsicum Gojju – Capsicum in sweet and sour gravy

Capsicum Gojju is a sweet and spicy side dish prepared using Bell Peppers.

Cuisine: Karnataka

Time Required: 15 Minutes

Ingredients:
1 Cup Capsicum, cut into roundels
1 Green Chili, Slit
1 Lemon sized Tamarind soaked in water
2 tbsp Gojjina pudi (Gojju masala powder)
½ Cup Fresh Coconut, Grated
2 tsp Oil
½ tsp Mustard Seeds
A pinch of Turmeric Powder
Few Curry leaves
½ Cup Jaggery
Salt to taste

Method:
Extract tamarind juice and keep aside.  Grind Coconut and Gojjina pudi to a paste.

Add water if needed. Heat Oil in a kadai/pan and add Mustard Seeds and when they start to splutter, add Turmeric powder, Green Chili, and Curry leaves. Next add the Capsicum.  

Stir-fry the Capsicum for a minute or two.

 

If the consistency is too thick, add half-cup water. Let it cook for 5 minutes. Remove Capsicum Gojju to a serving bowl.

 

Other Gojju Recipes:

Bhendekayi Gojju – Sweet and Sour Okra

Nelli Gojju – Sweet and Sour Star Gooseberry

Lemon Gojju

Mango Hasi Gojju

Cucumber Hasi Gojju

Menthedittu Gojju

Bitter Gourd Gojju

Raw Mango Gojju

Lentil Gojju – Kadalebele Gojju

Eggplant – Brinjal – Badanekayi Gojju

Gojjambode – Lentil fritters dunked in Gojju

Apple Gojju

Grapes Gojju

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