How long does Capsicum Dahi Curry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Capsicum Dahi Curry serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Capsicum Dahi Curry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Capsicum Dahi Curry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Capsicum Dahi Curry?

1 Green Capsicum, 1 cup Curd, 1 tbsp Roasted Gram Flour, 1 grams Ajwain, 2 grams Sugar, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Capsicum Dahi Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Capsicum Dahi Curry?

About 150 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Capsicum Dahi Curry

Name: Capsicum Dahi Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 grams Ajwain; 5 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 Green Capsicum, Thinly Sliced; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Roasted Gram Flour; 1 cup Curd; 2 grams Sugar; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

25 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as Quick capsicum curry, Capsicum curd gravy · Veg · Breads, Curries & Gravies

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Capsicum dahi curry: capsicum cooked with garlic, cumin and ajwain in ghee, thickened with roasted gram flour and curd. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 25 min, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

17 items

3 people

Ghee1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Ajwain1 grams
Garlic, Finely Chopped5 cloves
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Green Capsicum, Thinly Sliced1
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder¼ tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Salt½ tsp
Roasted Gram Flour1 tbsp
Curd1 cup
Sugar2 grams
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	150kcal	450kcal
Protein	5g	15g
Carbohydrate	15g	44g
Fat	8.6g	26g
Fibre	2.6g	7.8g
Sugar	7.1g	21g

Cookd masalas for green capsicum

Method

1
In a pan, heat some ghee and ad the cumin seeds and carrom seeds. Add the finely chopped garlic and saute until golden brown. Add finely chopped green chillies. Add the onions and saute. Add the sliced capsicum and saute on a low flame until soft.
GheeCuminAjwainGarlicGreen ChilliOnionGreen Capsicum
2
Add the powdered spices, seasonings and kasuri methi. Cook for 1-2 mins. Add the roasted gram flour and cook for 1-2 mins. Turn off the flame and cool for 1-2 mins.
Turmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderChaat Masala PowderKasuri MethiSaltRoasted Gram Flour
3
Whisk some curd and set aside. Add the whisked curd and mix well. If the pan is too hot, the curd will split. Finish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with chappatis.
CurdSugarCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Capsicum Dahi Curry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Capsicum Dahi Curry serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Capsicum Dahi Curry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Capsicum Dahi Curry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Capsicum Dahi Curry?: 1 Green Capsicum, 1 cup Curd, 1 tbsp Roasted Gram Flour, 1 grams Ajwain, 2 grams Sugar, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Capsicum Dahi Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Capsicum Dahi Curry?: About 150 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Waylon GomesMay 2025
I tried this and must say.... added some stirred chicken with this and it complemented it quite well
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revathy6198February 2026
very good
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Josephine A G PatriciaMay 2025
Loved the recipe! My father who never eats capsicum had second helpings. keep up the good work guys!