How to make capsicum besan sabji- Simla Mirchi peeth perun in marathi- KaliMirch by Smita
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Recipe type: Sides
Cuisine: Maharashtrian-Indian
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Serves: 3-4
 
Ingredients
  • 300 gms Capscium - finely chopped
  • 70 gms Onions- finely chopped
  • 4-tbsp Gram Flour (Besan)
  • ½-tsp Mustard Seeds
  • Curry Leaves
  • ¼th-tsp Asafoetida Powder
  • 4 Cloves- chopped
  • 1-tsp Red Chili powder
  • 1-tsp Coriander powder
  • ½-tsp Turmeric powder
  • ½-tsp Cumin Seeds powder
  • ½-tsp Garam Masala powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking Oil
Instructions
  1. We will start with roasting besan on low-medium heat. Roast for 3-4 mins on low heat. When besan turns light brown, it can be removed from heat.
  2. Heat 2-3 tbsp cooking oil in a Kadhai. Add Tadka ingredients- Mustard Seeds, Hing, Curry leaves and chopped garlic.
  3. Cook until garlic turns light brown in color. Add chopped Onions. Cook until Onions turn soft. Cook for 4-5 mins.
  4. Add dry masala powder- red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin seed powder. Mix well. Cover and Cook. Cook for 2-3 mins.
  5. Add chopped capsicum and mix well. Add 1-2 tbsp water. Cover and Cook. Uncover after 3-4 mins.
  6. Capsicum should be softer now. Add about 1.5 tbsp Besan and mix well. Cook for 1-2 mins.
  7. Add about 1.5 tbsp Besan and mix well. Cook for another 1-2 mins.
  8. If vegetable becomes dry, add 1 tbsp cooking oil and mix well.
  9. Add garam masala, salt to taste and mix well. Uncover after 2 mins.
  10. Serve hot with Phulkas/Parathas.
Recipe by Kali Mirch - by Smita at https://kalimirchbysmita.com/how-make-capsicum-besan-sabji/