Capsicum Onion Chutney | Thogayal

Capsicum is a flavourful vegetable. Also known as Bell Pepper, this vegetable has now taken an important place in cuisines worldwide. Added to a dish, it makes it colourful, flavourful and inviting.

How to select Capsicum :- It should be Firm, Glossy and well shaped. The stems should be looking green and fresh. Should be blemishless. Should be heavy.

We can make a wide variety of dishes using this vegetable, starting from humble sambar and khadi, it makes it's way into the continental , customised and fastfood dishes as well.

Sharing with you a simple and easy chutney using Capsicum with Onion which can make it an excellent side dish for Dosai, Idli and Rice.

Ingredients :-

Serves : 2 people

1. Capsicum (Bell Pepper) - 1/2 Cup
2. Onion - 1/2 Cup
3. Urad - 1 Tbsp
4. Red Chillies (Dried) - few nos.
5. Tamarind - few pieces
6. Salt to taste
7. Oil - 2 Tsp

Video Recipe is here :- 

Process :-

• Heat a wok, add 2 tsp oil and fry the tamarind and red chillies together till the chillies are roasted well and puffs up. Transfer to a plate to cool.

• Add whole Urad (Whole urad will roast evenly than the split ones). Fry till golden brown. Transfer to a plate.

• Add Capsicum and Onion, stir. Add salt, mix. Cover and cook till done, while stirring in between. Transfer to a plate.

• Let the friend items cool completely and then grind to a smooth paste (without adding water).

• Flavourful Capsicum and Onion chutney is ready!