Dal Capsicum

Ingredients list for Dal Capsicum

• 1/2 cup Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal)
• 2-3 medium Green capsicums
• 2 tablespoons Split Bengal gram (chana dal)
• 4-5 Curry leaves
• 3-4 Whole dry red chillies
• a pinch Asafoetida
• to taste Salt
• 6 tablespoons Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds

Method

1. Soak toor dal and chana dal in two cups of water for half an hour. Wash, halve, de-seed and finely chop capsicums. Wash and pat dry curry leaves.
2. Remove stems of whole red chillies. Grind soaked dals along with whole red chillies, asafoetida and salt a little coarsely.
3. Remove stems of whole red chillies. Grind soaked dals along with whole red chillies, asafoetida and salt a little coarsely.
4. Once the seeds begin to crackle add the ground dals and stir. Cook till the water dries up and the dals turn golden brown. Add the sautéed capsicum and mix well.
5. Serve hot.

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