Capsicum Zunka

In this traditional side dish of rural Western India, green bell peppers are sauteed with onions, turmeric, chili powder, mustard seeds, and chickpea flour.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 112 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 2 large green bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 large onion, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (Optional)
• ½ cup chickpea flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir in mustard seeds. When mustard seeds begin to crack, stir in onion. Cook 1 minute, then stir in green peppers, turmeric, salt, and chili powder. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chickpea flour, mixing well; cover, and cook 2 minutes more.