Green Capsicum commonly known as Shimla Mirchi is one of the easily available variety of capsicum in Indian vegetable market. Bright color of capsicum signifies the best nutrients along with vitamin A and C. Green capsicum has fresh raw flavour as it is the least mature type of capsicum among the orange and red. Red Capsicum is fully matured or you can say ripened form of green capsicum. Orange/yellow capsicum comes in between green and red capsicums. Two powerful antioxidents carotenoids and beta-carotene work together to neutralize free radicals, which can travel through the body causing huge amounts of damage to cells. When this gorgeous green capsicum gets mixed with mild flavoured chana dal/split chickpeas, the result is luscious.
A hot bowl of steamed white rice, along with chaaru and this capsicum chana dal curry makes a simple, comfort and filling meal. This curry is going to participate in MLLA – Twelfth Helping hosted by Apu ofAnnarasa, event by Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook, JFI-Chilli hosted by Vysh’s Cardamom, JFI is by Indira of Mahanandi and also to AFAM – Bell Peppers hosted by Priya of Priya’s Easy And Tasty Recipes. AFAM event by Mashewari of Beyond The Usual.
Capsicum Chana Dal Curry
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Capsicum, deseeded and chopped into 2” pieces
- 1/2 cup Chana dal, washed and soaked for 1/2 hour
- 1 Onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 Green chilli, slit length-wise, deseeded
- 1 tbsp Red chilli powder
- 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
- 2-3 tbsp dry Coconut powder
- 2-3 springs fresh Coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt
- Oil
PREPARATION:
- Pressure cook chana dal with a drop of oil until it is tender (it should not become mushy) and set aside.
- Heat oil in a heavy bottom cooking vessel/kadai. To this add sliced onions and cook till they are transuculent.
- Now add chopped capsicum, green chilli, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.
- When capsicum pieces turn soft add pressure cooked chana dal and mix well.
- Now add dry coconut powder with little water and cook till the raw smell of coconut go away.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with hot rice and chaaru.
- Last but not least add your ‘love’ to make the dish ‘YUMMY’.
rekhas kitchen says
ummmm yummmmy nice recipe lubna looks so delicious will give a try to day.. and beautiful pic. s as usual perfect entry for the events.
Priya says
Wow wat a delicious platter Lubna…Capsicum dal curry looks fabulous!!thanks for sending to AFAM!
Valarmathi says
Wow that looks yummy. I liked the garnishing of chilly flakes on white rice. Looks beautiful. Nice click.
Prathibha says
Thats a nice combo lubna…looks perfect with rice….loved those chilli flakes on top of rice..looks yummy dear..
Katy ~ says
Oh! This looks very good! I think I would like this. I am not familiar with one of the ingredients, so I will have to look for it. Thank you so much for posting this.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Rekha, Priya, Valarmathi, Prathibha and Katy.
Home Cooked Oriya Food says
Looks perfect dear! What nice pix…
Varunavi says
Lovely recipe and great click,all the snaps are awesome yaar 🙂
Gita says
What a nice combo Lubna…love the white rice alongside with the curry 🙂
A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine says
Looks yummy, looks delicious.
Padma says
That is a lovely presentation and capsicum chana dal looks so yummy…. perfect to have with rice and chaaru 🙂
Smitha says
A very interesting combination indeed…nice pic
chakhlere says
WOW Lubna!!Amazing snaps!!Looking very tasty!!
Sailaja says
nice click…
Parita says
Wow Wow Wow what a gorgeous presentation! fantastic!
Ann says
Very creative and picture looks awesoem and sounds so great.
sowmya says
As usual..the picture is so tempting..nice recipe..
Poornima Nair says
Thats a great recipe Lubna…the curry looks yumm. Although I rarely add capsicums to curry, I like them crunchy and almost raw.
Ashwini says
looks delicious.. i luv the perfect platter..
DEESHA says
that looks really good … Iam a huge fan of capsicum
Doloncookbook says
Picture is looking so delicious … Liked the presentation too ….
Pooja says
Delicious capsicum dal! I too love to add capsicum to any dish..gives a whole lot of flavour!
Aysha says
Lovely presentation Lubna…n i liked the combination of chana and capsicum..Will definitely give a shot..
Priyameena says
Looking like a wonderful spicy dish…Wanna taste some…Pictures are absolutely stunning..
Yasmeen says
Simple curry,presented so well,I love those spicy chili flakes sprinkle over rice:)
kittymatti says
wow! as usual a beautiful click and lovely recipe
maybelle's mom says
Channa is my daughter's fav. This preparation looks very good.
Kalai says
Mmm… Looks absolutely awesome! I am a huge fan of bell peppers. Thanks for the new recipe to try! 🙂
Varsha Vipins says
Lovely presentation of a lovely dish..!:)
Preeti Singh says
Capsicum chana dal curry looks spicy and delicious …. very satisfying with rice.
haleysuzanne says
I love the flavors you use in this, and this will be a great way to use all the green capsicum that flood the farmers markets this time of year. Great recipe!
Preety says
capsicum and channa dal, lovely combo, love the click too
Shama Nagarajan says
nice pictures……..yummy different curry
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Home Cooked Oriya Food, Varunavi, Gita, A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine, Dolon, Padma, Smitha, Chaklere, Sailaja, Parita, Ann, Sowmya, Poornima, Ashwini, Deesha, Pooja, Aysha, Priyameena, Yasmeen, Kittymatti, Suzanne, Maybelle's mom, Kalia, Varsha, Preeti, Preety and Shama.
Natashya says
Mmm, looks tasty! I have to admit, I have never tried cooking in a pressure cooker yet.
5 Star Foodie says
Capsicum dal curry looks excellent! Yum!
sangeeta says
never tried this combo….i like chana dal with bottle gaurd or zuchhini….capsicum is my fav veggie n it will work for me….first time here n liked your blog..
munchcrunchandsuch says
awesome awesome snaps LUbna.theyr dam tempting too..i am sure the combo rocks
Ramya Bala says
Many more Happy returns of the day dear :)the capsicum shanna dhal combination looks yummy ;)good one 🙂
Kerstin says
I always learn something new with your posts – love it! Your curry looks fantastic!
Juliana says
Yummie…lovely rice dish and the curry dish just goes perfectly with it. Great pictures!
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Nataysha, 5 Star Foodie, Sangeeta, Muchcrunchandsuch, Ramya, Juliana and Krestin.
Vibaas says
looks very yum! nice combination.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Vibaas.
Divya G K says
Tried this recipe verbatim.
And it came out very well.
My husband also loved it.
We had it with Phulka and Parathas..
Thank you so much.. 🙂