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Dal Capsicum Sabzi

An unusual preparation of split pigeon peas and green capsicum. This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel

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Dal Capsicum Sabzi
Main Ingredients Split pigeon peas (tuvar dal), Green capsicums
Cuisine Tamil Nadu
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 1.30-2 hour
Cook time 41-50 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Dal Capsicum Sabzi

  • 1 cup Split pigeon peas (tuvar dal) soaked for 2 hours and drained
  • 3 medium Green capsicums
  • Oil 1 tbsp + for greasing
  • 1 Dried red chilli
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 12-15 Curry leaves
  • for garnishing Red bell pepper strips

Method

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  1. Grease a thali with oil. Heat sufficient water in a steamer.
  2. Drain and put pigeon peas into a Wonderchef Nutri Blend. Chop red chilli and add along with salt and very little water and grind into a smooth thick batter. Transfer the batter onto the greased thali and spread evenly.
  3. Place the thali in the steamer, cover and steam for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool down to room temperature.
  4. Cut capsicums and into small pieces.
  5. Heat oil in a Wonderchef Diamond Frying Pan, add asafoetida and mustard seeds and let the seeds splutter.
  6. Add curry leaves and mix. Add capsicum pieces and salt, mix well and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Crumble steamed pigeon pea mixture coarsely and add to the pan. Mix, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Serve hot garnished with pepper strips.

Nutrition Info

Calories 920
Carbohydrates 124.1
Protein 47.9
Fat 25.9
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