Capsicum (Bell Pepper) Chutney

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Capsicum chutney is a dish that can easily
made on occasions when you are reaaly bored
and tired to do elaborate cooking. Usually
served with Rice and ghee in Andhra homes,
this chutney even tastes great with dosa
and idli. |
| List of ingredients: |
| Qty | Measure | Ingredient | Wt.(gms) |
| Ingredients: |
| 2 | in number | capsicum (bell pepper) | |
| 5 | in number | green chillies | |
| 1 | pod | garlic | |
| 1 | tsp | tamarind paste | |
| 1 | tsp | salt (or to taste) | |
| For seasoning: |
| 1 | tsp | mustard seeds | |
| 1/2 | tsp | urad dal | |
| 1 | in number | dry red chilli (broken into two) | |
| 1 | tsp | curry leaves | |
| 1/2 | tsp | cumin (jeera) seeds | |
| 1/2 | tsp | methi (fenugreek) seeds | |
| 2 | tsp | oil | |
| Cooking procedure |
| Method:
Step 1: Chop the capsicum into rough cubes and roast in a pan with a little oil. Also roast the green
chillies with the capsicum.
Step 2: Cool for 2 minutes. Add the roasted capsicum, green chillies, garlic, tamarind paste and salt
and grind in a mixer or blender until smooth. You may add a little water to grind it.
Step 3: In a pan, heat the oil. Add all the seasoning ingredients and pour into chutney after the
mustard splutters.
Step 4: Serve with hot rice and ghee. |
| Storage tips: |
| Can be refrigerated in a air tight container for upto 1 week. |
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