Capsicum Dates (Korma) Recipe

Capsicum dates, also known as corma, is a popular Indian sauce made with a mixture of spices, nuts, and coconuts. Dates recipes are so flexible so you can make it with vegetables or meat. Today I have shared dates recipes with only capsicum as the main ingredient with peanut sauce. This can be made in less than 20 minutes. This is a fast and easy side dish that matches the bread, naan, chapathi, dosai, and any variety.

Capsicum dates

I like to try various types of corma. This gravies are very flexible, they are beautifully paired with Indian bread. This bread only absorbs sauce beautifully. I like to make it with all kinds of vegetables. I want to try dates only with capsicum, but what is not liked is capsicum that is too ripe and becomes wet. So I sauteed it separately so as to maintain it.

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Generally, kormas requires a source of thickening, it can be crushed on the top of the masala coconut, or the cashew or even the poppy seed or even coconut milk. This dates get thickening from beans. This is a different kind, you will definitely like it.

About Capsicum Dates

Dates are rich and seasoned sauce dishes and are one of the main recipes in Indian households, it has different variations throughout India. Northern Indian dates often use cream, yogurt, or beans for basic sauce. Whereas in southern India dates are usually prepared with coconut, cashews, beans or opium with several spices. Generally I prepare dates with lots of vegetables at least once a week. South Indian dates are good companions for Chapathi, Parotta, Idiyappam, Idli and Dosai.

Capsicum is one of my favorite vegetables, I usually use it to wrap the recipe, fill the sandwich or put it with a base plate. I like to experiment with various types of dates, so I just think of making dates recipes this week with Capsicum. Vegetables in dates are completely cooked and will be soft. But I want my capsicum to maintain its crispness and don’t want to get wet. So I prepare a peanut -based sauce that is light -spicked and stir -fried capsicum separately in butter/ oil for 2 minutes to maintain the color and crispy. Then finally mix the fried capsicum with the sauce. This is a good accompaniment for bread, naan, alsov, dosai and idli.

Capsicum dates are somewhat seasoned, aromatic and have a beautiful cream -colored peanut base. The taste is very light, with less oil makes it perfect for any Indian bread. This dates are so flexible so you can try adding all the vegetables, tofu, paneer or meat of your choice.

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Why this recipe works

Unique taste: Unlike ordinary dates, they have a coconut base. This is entirely based on one bean with one vegetable as the main ingredient. Make the sauce taste unique, crazy, light and satisfying.

Why do I like this recipe – Capsicum is one of my favorite vegetables. This is very flexible and I like the sweet taste and soft crispy. Making dates only with capsicum as the main ingredient starts as an experiment, but I like the simplicity of using only capsicum, it makes the sauce remains minimal, easy to prepare and turn into aromatic curry. Over that time it became a favorite recipe for the family that I made at least once a week. This recipe is free of commotion so it does not require exfoliation, cut or too much preparation for masala and vegetables. Very simple and minimal with only one vegetable, and it tastes so aromatic and scented. You can even add brighter colors to dates using Tri Capsicum color like yellow, red and green.

Multipurpose : This dates are so flexible so you can pair it with Indian bread such as Naan, Chapathi, Parotta, Idiyappam or even with varieties. This is a delicious and satisfying side dish. You can adjust the recipe by adding tofu, paneer or chicken.

Easy to make: The ingredients used in this recipe are very simple and easy to be available in your kitchen. It does not require material or luxury tools. This is an easy recipe that can be put together in less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Oil: Oil is used to saute basic sauce. You can use your choice of oil such as coconut oil, vegetable oil, canola oil.

Capsicum / Bell Pepper: This is the heart of the recipe. Try to use fresh and fresh capsicum. You can even add yellow and red capsicum to add brighter colors to dates. Capsicum added a lightweight sweet taste to the sauce.

Tomato: Tomatoes are added to tanginess and give the body to the base. This balances the wealth of pasta and spices of masala. You can even use canned tomato pure.

Jintan / JeereerAnee Seeds: Jintan seeds are added to tempeh and give a smooth and warm aroma to the base sauce.

Spices -Powder: I have used chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, masala salt powder to add spices and heat into the sauce.

SALT : Salt is very important to balance the taste and taste as a whole. Adjust the quantity in accordance with your food preferences.

Sugar: Some sugar is added to balance tomatoes and sharp spices.

Water: Water is added to adjust the consistency of dates. You can make it thick or pour consistency according to your preferences.

Paste Mueala: This is the heart of dates and creates a cream and scented by sauteing beans, ginger, garlic and onions in oil. Ground into a smooth paste. It has a spicy, sweet and soft taste.

Hacking

Sauté: Wash and cut capsicum into dice. In a pan, add a little oil, then saute the capsicum cut into cubes for 2 minutes to maintain its shape and color.

Paste Mueala: Need to prepare a special paste by sauteing beans, ginger, garlic and onions in a pan by adding a little oil. If you want sauce to be richer and softer, you can even insert coconut or cashews. After the ingredients are sauteed, cool completely before being ground. Their grinding becomes a smooth paste.

Expert tips

Saute capsicum until soft to maintain its color and crispy.
You can add Tri Color Capsicum like yellow, red and green for bright colors.
To give a smooth and luxurious final result to dates, add one tablespoon of ghee or butter towards the end.
You can even prepare basic sauce and it can be cooled. This will be useful during busy days to prepare fast curry.

STORAGE

This Capsicum dates remain good for 3 days in the refrigerator. Bring dates to room temperature and store in an airtight container. Reheat using a microwave or in a pan.

PORTION

Capsicum dates are very flexible and good accompaniment for many dishes such as Idli, Dosai, Naan, Chapathi, Parotta, Idiyappam or even with VV.

FAQ

1. Can I add Paneer?

Yes, really! Paneer is an extraordinary combination with Capsicum and it was never wrong in cooking. Adding Paneer Makes this dish rich in protein curry. Towards the end of cooking adding to the cubes of the dice cubes to maintain their softness and also not broke.

2. Is this dates spicy?

This Capsicum dates are slightly seasoned. If you want something very spicy, add more chili or chili powder depending on your taste.

3. Can I make it vegan or gluten?

To make it free gluten or vegan, remove butter. You can even add tofu to add protein because it is naturally free of gluten and vegan.

4. Can I keep a basic sauce without vegetables?

Obviously, yes! Basic sauce can be made in front and cooled. This will be very helpful when you want to make side dishes fast for your bread, Naan, dosai. Just heat the curry and add the vegetables that are cooked from your choice and serve.

Variation

Capsicum Zunka: Capsicum Sauteed Recipe Maharashtra style made with flour and capsicum. This is a semi -dry or dry curry served with phulkas, bread, and chapathi.

Chutney Capsicum: Variations in spicy chutney made with sauteed onions, tomatoes, chili and capsicum. This is a good alternative for your ordinary onion tomato chutney. This can be presented with dosai, idli, pongal and adii.

Capsicum Paneer Dates: Paneer cube is added to Capsicum dates to add protein and taste. You can even get rid of peanuts or coconut paste. Replace with cashew paste and cream or fresh milk. Decorate with Kasoori Methi. This is very suitable for bread, naan, rice jeera or whatever.

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