Capsicum Besan Fry

This is an very easy dry curry that goes well with rotti or rice. It is made of capsicum,besan(gram flour/kadalai maavu) and spices !.

Preparation Time: Under 10 minutes
Cooking Time : Under 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
Capsicum - 3 medium no.s( I used yellow and green colored one)
Besan/gram flour/kadalai maavu - 1 cup
Red chilli powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt- As required
Sugar - 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice - 1/2 lemon squeezed
Mustard - 1/2 teaspoon
Jeera - 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida powder - as required
Oil - 5 teaspoon
Water - as required

METHOD:

1. Cut capsicum in big size pieces.

2. In a pan, add 3 teaspoon of oil. Then add mustard and jeera. Once it splutters , add the diced capsicum , salt and fry for 2-3 minutes.

3. No need to wait for the capsicum to get soft. When the capsicum is half-cooked, add the besan , turmeric,red chilli, coriander powder .

4. Mix well. Add another teaspoon of oil . Sprinkle some water. Don't add too much water, as it would turn them to soggy. Keep it covered and let the besan get cooked for 10  minutes. In between, occasionally open and sprinkle some water and mix the contents well, so that it doesn't get burnt. Besan needs time to get cooked well and also to avoid the raw smell.

5. In the end, switch off the stove, add lime juice and sprinkle some asafoetida powder.

6. Capsicum besan curry is ready !. Serve with rice or rotti !.

SEE ALSO:  Bhindi masala, Broccoli stir fry, Aloo Gobi(dry)