Capsicum is also called bell peppers, Shimla mirch, bhopla Mirchi. They come in many different colors including green, red, yellow, orange, white, and purple.
Ingredients:
- Either green or colored or mixed bell peppers
- ½ cup besan/chick-pea flour
- 1 tbs oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala (optional)
- 1 tsp Dried mango powder
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Method:
- Wash, dry, and cut the capsicum into pieces
- Dry roast besan on medium flame until it turns aromatic and golden brown
- Take a pot, add oil, and heat it
- Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let them crackle
- Add capsicum, mix well, and cover with a lid
- Once capsicums soften, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, garam masala, and dried mango powder. Mix until the besan is well coated to capsicum. you can sprinkle 2 tbsp of water if the mixture is too dry
Cook for 4-5 minutes.- Then spread the roasted besan over the capsicum and mix well
- Again, cook for 1-2 minutes
- Turn off the flame and garnish it with chopped cilantro
- Serve with roti or hot rice.
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