Capsicum zunka or Kudamilagai puttu is a sidedish which pairs perfectly with rotis, or can be stuffed in a sandwich, or served with dal rice.
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1 Cup Chopped Capsicum
1 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Tomatoes
8 Sprigs Coriander Leaves Finely Chopped
3 Sprigs Curry Leaves
3 Green Chilies Finely Chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste
1/4 Tsp Chilli Flakes
1/4 Tsp Chilli Powder
1/4 Tsp Garam Masala
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder
5 Tbsp Roasted Bengal Gram Flour (Besan)
3 Tbsp Oil
Salt as per taste
Prep:
Wash the capsicum . Using a sharp knife chop the capsicum into half. Remove the stem and seeds. Finely chop and reserve.
Peel and rinse onion twice. Finely Chop and reserve.
Rinse the tomatoes twice, finely chop and reserve.
Remove the stem from green chilies, finely chop and reserve.
Separate coriander leaves rinse thrice. Finely chop the coriander leaves.
Rinse curry leaves and separate from stem reserve.
Peel equal portion of ginger and garlic, rinse thrice, add to a mixerjar and grind to prepare a smooth paste.
Method:
Heat a wok on medium flame. Add 3 tbsp oil.
Once the wok has reached smoking add chopped onion, tomatoes, capsicum, ginger and garlic paste fry for few minutes on low flame.
Next chilly flakes, cumin powder, coriander powder, chilly powder, garam masala , curry leaves and few coriander leaves and salt. Stir and fry all ingredients together.
Cover the veggies with a lid and cook till all the veggies are tender and the oil should surface on the sides.
Add chickpeas flour (kadalai maavu / besan) and fry till well combined. Spread the veggies to the pan and allow to fry in one layer for few minutes.
Follow the same step spread the veggie mixture till the sides of the pan and fry till oil separates.
Romove the capsicum zunka from flame garnish with coriander and serve hot for rotis...enjoy!
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