Red Bell Pepper Chutney Recipe Capsicum Chutney

Chutneys are a type of condiment originating from India. Typically, they are prepared using a mixture of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts, and more. Often served as a side dish or accompaniment to Indian meals. Incorporating vegetables into chutney, like ridge gourd chutney, zucchini chutney, and tomato onion chutney, adds both flavor and nutrition to your diet, offering a tasty way to enjoy a variety of vegetables with your Indian meals. Here, we bring you a unique chutney recipe that is made with red bell peppers. Sounds interesting! Isn’t it? Well yes!

What is Bell Pepper Chutney?

As the name suggests, This chutney is made of red bell pepper, onions, garlic, roasted peanuts, and a few Indian spices. The nutty flavor of roasted peanuts and smokey bell pepper truly sets this chutney apart. It pairs well with Indian breakfast recipes like idli, dosa, uttapam, besan chilla, and more. If you love bell peppers, then be sure to check out my recipes of green capsicum chutney, and capsicum rice.

How to Make Red Bell Pepper Chutney

Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, dried red chilies, curry leaves, and sliced onions to the pan. Sauté the mixture until the onions become soft, which typically takes about 1 to 2 minutes. Next, add red bell pepper and saute until very well browned (charred) and reaches a soft texture. Once done, remove it from the heat and let it cool. Next, roast ¼ cup of peanuts until they turn golden brown. Once roasted, allow them to cool. You can also roast the peanuts in the air fryer. Alternatively, you can use store-bought, unsalted, roasted peanuts. In a blender, add the roasted bell pepper-onion mixture, roasted peanuts, tamarind, jaggery (optional), and salt. Blend them together until they form a coarse or smooth paste, adding a little water as needed to achieve the desired consistency. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl. Then, add the tempering if desired and mix well. Red Bell Pepper Chutney is ready, serve it along with your favorite breakfast dish.

Storage Suggestions

The red bell pepper peanut chutney can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. It can also be served as a side dish with chapati or steamed basmati rice, along with dal tadka and kachumber salad for a complete meal.