Today I am sharing a very unusual recipe that is loved at my place.There are times when we run out of veggies . Today is one of those days. I just had one guava and one bell pepper sitting in my fridge. I decided to make this insanely delicious guava and bell pepper curry without onion and garlic. Perfect to make even during festivities. I am sure your family will love it.
Benefits of Guava:
Known to Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels
Known to Boost Heart Health. …
Help to Relieve Painful Symptoms of Menstruation.
Known Benefit Digestive System.
Helps Boost Immunity. …
Known to be good for Skin as well
Eat every thing in moderation
Benefits of Bell Pepper:
Bell peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C and various carotenoids. It is known to be good for eye health and Anemia Prevention too.
Recipe for Guava and Bell Pepper Curry:
Ingredients:
1 Large Seedless Guava that is semi ripe cut into cubes
10 Dry Red Chillies
1 Tsp Channa Dal
Few Curry Leaves
1/4 Tsp Mustard
1 Tsp Urad Dal (Whole)
3/4 Tsp Jeera / Cumin
1 Green Bell Pepper cut into medium size pieces
Salt to Taste
1/2 Tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
3/4 Cup Freshly grated Coconut
1/4 Tsp Hing / Asafoetida
1/4 Tsp Turmeric / Haldi
2 Tsp Oil
Method:
Heat a heavy bottom pan.
Dry roast Channa dal and urad dal. Once they turn colour add jeera and dry red chilli.
Once it splutters add a few curry leaves and grated coconut .Mix and turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Blend the ingredients to make a fine paste.
Heat the same pan. Add oil. Once the oil is hot add mustard. Once it splutters add curry leaves ,haldi and asafoetida.
Add the guavas and bell pepper. Mix well. Let it cook on medium flame for about 10 mins. Ensure the guavas do not become mushy.
Once guava and bell pepper are done add the ground coconut paste.
Add salt to taste. Allow it to simmer for 6-8 mins on medium flame.
Garnish with roasted Sesame seeds and serve hot with Rice , Roti or Phulkas.
