Green Capsicum (Bell Pepper) Chutney

Today's post is "Green Capsicum Chutney". This is a very healthy chutney that can be served with Idli / dosa.

Green Capsicum is very nutritious. It is good for immune system and digestive health. They contain anti-oxidants and are loaded with lots of Vitamins and minerals.

Let's get on to the recipe.

Ingredients:

Green Capsicum 1

Onion 1

Tomato 1

Tamarind (half of a lemon size)

Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Chana Dal 1 tsp

Urad Dal 1/2 tsp

Green Chilli 1

Red Chilli 2

Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp

Coriander Leaves Few

Curry Leaves Few

For the tadka:

Sesame Oil

Mustard Seeds 1 tsp

Urad dal 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli 1 small

Method:

🫑 Heat oil in a pan. Add Cumin seeds, Chana dal, urad dal, tamarind, green chilli, red chilli, curry leaves & coriander leaves. Fry until the dal turns brown. Transfer them to a mixer jar. Grind into a coarse powder (once cool).

🫑 In the same pan, add oil. Add onions. Saute for a minute. Next, add tomatoes & saute for a minute. Then add capsicum, salt & red chilli powder. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes in medium flame. Transfer them into the mixer jar containing the coarse ground powder (step 1).

🫑 Once cool, grind into a smooth paste.

🫑 Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, red chilli & urad dal. Pour the tadka over the chutney.