Capsicum Dhal

November 12, 2013 - By Gayathri Kumar

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As I have said earlier, I like adding capsicum in many recipes. One such recipe is dhal/ paruppu. While sauteing onions I add the capsicum along with it to give dhal the capsicum flavour. It is quite easy to make and I have been keeping from posting this recipe as it is very simple. But it is apt for the theme I have chosen for this Blogging Marathon so decided to post it. Day before yesterday I made this dhal along with varagu rice and an eggplant curry. It was a wonderful combination and we had a hearty lunch. For dinner, I added sambar powder and amchur powder and converted this dhal to sambar and it went well with oats dosa.

Ingredients:

Toor Dhal-1/2 cup

Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp

Oil-2 tbs

Mustard + Urad Dhal-1 tsp

Curry Leaves-2 sprigs

Methi Leaves-1/2 cup

Capsicum-1

Onion-2

Green Chilly-3-4

Salt-to taste

Coriander Leaves-2-3 tbs

Procedure:

1. In a pressure cooker add toor dhal, turmeric powder, 1 tsp oil and water.

2. Pressure cook for 10 minutes until the dhal is mushy.

3. In a pan heat remaining oil and add mustard and urad dhal.

4. When they splutter add curry leaves.

5. Add onions and green chillies.

6. Saute for a minute and add capsicum.

7. When it turns bright green, add methi leaves and saute until the leaves are cooked.

8. Now add this to the cooked dhal along with salt and coriander leaves.

9. Add water if required and let it boil for 2 minutes.

10. Transfer to a serving dish.

11. Serve with rice and a side dish.

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Gayathri Kumar

I love painting, dress designing and of course cooking. This blog which started as an online cookery book has given me a great insight into baking and has transformed me into a home baker who is now thriving to learn a lot about cakes and decorating techniques. This blog has thousands of tried and tasted vegetarian recipes around the world and eggless bakes.