Green Capsicum Chutney

Some have suggested that perhaps, I should add more Indian dishes to the blog and I am slowly going towards that path. Over the next few weeks you will see me add more Indian dishes to my posts, dishes that I cook on a daily basis.I hope you will enjoy them!

2 Green Capsicums/Bell Pepper, coarsely chopped
6 red chillies, broken, dry roasted
3 green chillies, chopped
1/2 cup peanuts, dry roasted
1/4 cup Sesame seeds, dry roasted
1/3 cup fresh grated coconut
3 tbsps fresh coriander, chopped
1/4 cup tamarind pulp
2 tbsps oil+ 1 tbsp oil
2 tbsps urad dal
1 garlic clove, minced (Optional)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
6 curry leaves
Pinch of turmeric

• Heat the oil in a wok
• Add the capsicum pieces, green chillies and turmeric.
• Dry roast the peanuts, sesame seeds, red chillies separately
• Cover the wok with a plate of water
• Let it cook till the pieces are tender
• Blend the cooked capsicum pieces, roasted peanuts, roasted sesame seeds,coconut, tamarind pulp, coriander seeds and garlic clove to a smooth paste; Add water as needed but please make sure to add water in small increments such that the paste wont be runny
• Heat the remaining spoon of oil
• Add the urad dal, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds
• Fry for a min until they turn golden brown
• Add the hing
• Stir in the blended chutney