Capsicum Zunka

Name: Capsicum Zunka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seed; 1 large onion, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces; 2 large green bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; salt to taste; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ cup chickpea flour

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This is a side dish cooked mainly in rural Western India. Simple to make and a good accompaniment to griddled breads. Serve hot or cold.

Recipe by RADHIKA GHATAGE

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Directions

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

112 calories; protein 3.8g; carbohydrates 15.2g; fat 4.8g; sodium 10.9mg. Full Nutrition

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cherie

02/11/2007

I didnt add the chickpea flour, used real chillie. It was very good. Will make it again.

Allrecipes Member

05/15/2006

This recipe was very easy to make. But the addition of the chickpea flour at the end made everything very clumpy and sticky. It seems like some water needs to be added to the recipe.

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Allrecipes Member

05/15/2006

This recipe was very easy to make. But the addition of the chickpea flour at the end made everything very clumpy and sticky. It seems like some water needs to be added to the recipe.

cherie

02/11/2007

I didnt add the chickpea flour, used real chillie. It was very good. Will make it again.

cookinwithginger

07/02/2009

It needed abit more kick.

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