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
- Capsicum (Bell Pepper) - 1/2 Cup
- Onion - 1/2 Cup
- Urad - 1 Tbsp
- Red Chillies (Dried) - few nos.
- Tamarind - few pieces
- Salt to taste
- 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!