CAPSICUM ZUNKA

Capsicum Zunka is one of the most popular subzi from the state of Maharashtra. This zunka with capsicum goes well as a side dish when served with roti, chapati or rice.

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Ingredients:

· Oil – 2 tsp

· Besan – ½ cup

· Oil – 2 tsp

· Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

· Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

· Hing – ¼ tsp

· Finely chopped Garlic – 5-6 cloves

· Curry leaves – 1 sprig

· Onion - 1 big (finely chopped)

· Green chilies - 2-3 (finely chopped)

· Capsicum – 4-5 medium size (diced)

· Salt to taste

· Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

· Sugar as per taste (Optional)

· Lemon juice

· Finely chopped Coriander leaves

Method:

· Take a kadai with little oil and add besan.

· Roast the besan for about 7-8 minutes on medium heat until it gets light golden color and turns aromatic.

· Turn off the flame and transfer the roasted besan into a bowl.

· Now take a kadai, add oil in a pan.

· Once the oil heats up add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let it splutter.

· Now add hing, garlic and fry well. Add curry leaves, green chilies and mix well.

· Add onion and sauté till the onion turns slightly brown in colour.

· Now add the capsicum and mix well. Add salt and turmeric powderand mix well.

· Cook on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. Keep stirring occasionally.

· Once the capsicum is cooked well add the roasted besan and mix well. Now sprinkle little water and cover it with a lid.

· Cook on low to medium heat for about 6-8 minutes.

· Remove the lid, add sugar, squeeze lemon juice and mix well. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and mix well.

· This can be served as a side dish with rice or it goes well with roti, fulka or chapati.