Capsicum Paruppu Usili

INGREDIENTS :

Capsicum - 2
Thoor dal - 1 cup
Red chillies - 6 or 7
Coconut - 2 pieces
Cumin seeds - 1tspn
Salt as needed
Asafoetida

TO TEMPER :

Mustard seeds - 1/2tspn
Urad dal  - 1tspn
Oil - 5tbspn
Curry leaves - 1 sprig

PREPARATION :

1. In a mixer grinder add thoor dal, red chillies, coconut, cumin seeds, salt & grind them coarsely and keep aside.
2. Then in a pan add water, sliced capsicum cook it and keep aside.
3. Pour oil in a pan temper mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and add the ground mixer & asafoetida. Keep it in a low flame and cook them until the raw smell goes. Stir occasionally.
4. Then add the cooked capsicum and cook them again for 10 minutes in low flame.

5. Transfer it to a bowl and serve hot.