Stir Fry Green bell Peppers- My Version of Comfort Food

This recipe is very easy and simple to cook.I tasted this for the very first time at one of my closest masi’s place (OUR BELOVED LATA Mausi). I don’t know whether my version tastes like hers or not but I found it very convenient and it is definitely a time saving recipe. I am continuously in search of  recipes which are simple and effortless and this one specifically fits the bill.

It comprises of very basic available ingredients at home. I would like to call it as my “Comfort Food”.

When we talk about comfort food, we mean simple, salty, fatty foods that remind us of our childhood binges, such as macaroni and cheese. For me comfort food is something which is hassle free and one that enhances my tastes. I enjoy eating good food. But I failed to understand why in the world does something have to be covered in cheese and butter to be "comforting"?

Anyways I was quick enough to imbibe this recipe in my own style and allowing it to enter my kitchen world. "Thanks Lata Mausi ji" for your simple but tasty throw away recipe :)

The best thing about this veggie is that it is really simple to put together, It is crisp but not dry and surprisingly sour and sweet at the same time- the sourness comes from the capsicum and the hint of sweet is the result of half a teaspoon of sugar added to the veggies. You can have it the way “V” likes it- as a subzi with hot chapatis or top it up on a warm toast- either way it is a beautifully spiced dish that celebrates this wonder vegetable which is loaded with vitamins, flavonoids and good antioxidants!

The most important part of this recipe is that it doesn't need a lot of preparation time and no need to add many spices. But it tastes awesome. Capsicum does not have its own taste or flavor. But when it is cooked with besan it gives very nice taste to it.

Ingredients:

Gram Flour: 2 Tbsp

Bell Pepper: 2-3 large ones, cut into chunks and deseeded

Whole black mustard seeds:1 tsp

Turmeric Powder: 1 pinch

Coriander leaves: 10 sprigs

Coriander Powder: 1tsp

Chilli Powder: ¼ tbsp.

Salt: As per taste

Asafetida: a pinch

Sugar: 1 tsp

Oil: 3 tbsp

Amchur Powder(Dry Mango Powder): 2 Tsp

Sugar:1 tsp

Method:

•Cut the Capsicum into chunks of size 1 inch

•Heat oil, add mustard seeds n allow them to crackle, and then add hing, wait for few second and add in one slit green chilli.

•Then goes in the capsicum chunks, saute on medium flame for about 5 mins till they turn soft

• Add in the dry powders (chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, amchur powder n salt). 

• Now you can add sugar and stir it for few seconds.

• Lastly sift the gram flour before adding it to the capsicum to prevent any lumps in it. Mix everything together for a minute on low flame and switch off the flame.

Garnish it with fresh coriander leaves and lemon wedge. Don’t overcook the capsicum. It is important to retain the crunchiness.

 Happy tasting and savor the Food for Life!