May 12, 2013

CAPSICUM PACHADI

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       Capsicun Pachadi can be mixed with rice or it can be taken as a side dish for curd rice.
 INGREDIENTS

CHOPPED CAPSICUM
1 Cup
TOOR DHAL
½ Cup
ONION
½
TOMATO
1
TURMERIC POWDER
¼ Tsp
SAMBAR POWDER
½ Tsp
TAMARIND
A Small Piece
SALT
To Taste

To Temper

MUSTARD SEEDS
1 Tsp
URAD DHAL
½ Tsp
CUMIN SEEDS
¼ Tsp
ASAFOETIDA
A Pinch
OIL
2 Tsp


STEP BY STEP PICTURES

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Pressure cook the Toor Dhal for only one whistle. (It should not be mushy).

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In a kadai heat oil & add the items given under " To Temper " table.
Add finely chopped Onion,Tomato,Capsicum. Fry for 3 mins.

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Add Sambar powder,Turmeric powder,Salt. Pour the cooked dhal water. Allow it to boil.

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Add the cooked Toor Dhal. Mix well.

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Extract tamarind juice & add it.

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Switch off the flame when the raw smell of tamarind goes out.

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It can be served also with Chapati.


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