Sweet and Sour Bell Pepper Recipe By Manjula | Bell Pepper Recipe #bellpeppers

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt + water is a budget-friendly alternative.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can thicken sauces effectively and is usually less expensive.

Heat oil in a flat pan over medium heat until moderately hot.

Add cumin seeds to the oil; they should crack right away.

Lower the heat to low medium and add ground peanuts and besan; stir for about a minute until golden brown and nutty.

Add bite-sized cut bell peppers (3 cups) to the pan.

Stir in coriander powder, salt, and red chili powder; mix well.

Add 1/4 cup of water and cover the pan; cook for about 5 minutes until bell peppers are tender but not mushy.

If water dries up, add another 1/4 cup of water and cover again; cook until bell peppers are soft but still crunchy.

Add mango powder, lemon juice, and brown sugar; stir and cook uncovered for 2 more minutes until sugar caramelizes.

Turn off the heat and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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