When one attends a typical Tamilian Wedding, one is sure to be feasted on a Paruppu Usili. I remember since childhood always looking forward to this dish. And I never stopped. I don't remember Amma preparing this at home during my childhood. It was only much later that she finally started making it herself. There are so many ways to make this. Most times we follow the shortest method to arrive at the most delightful dish one can imagine.
I already posted a Usili, then recently ended up making it again in 3 different ways. And of course the vegetable that goes in also changes the way it tastes. I have known this being made with French Beans, Banana Blossoms, Cluster Beans, Banana Stem and the latest addition made by Amma were these beautiful Red Capsicum.
Though Green Capsicum is common at home, Red and Yellow makes it sometimes to the pantry. And one such time, it also ended up as an Usili.
Capsicum Parupu Usili
Recipe: Red Pepper With Chickpea Saute | Capsicum Parupu Usili
Soaking Time : 30 minutes
Ingredients
Red Pepper/ Red Capsicum - 1 largeChanna Dal / CheckPeas - 1/2 cupRed Chilis, dry - 3 -4Salt to tasteCurry leaves - few leavesMustard Seeds, Urad dal - 1/2 tspOil - 1 tsp
Utensils Needed - Non Stick pan
Method to prepare:
Wash and soak Channa dal for 1 hr. Grind coarsely along with Red chili and salt.
Chop the Capsicum into long pieces. Heat a non stick pan with oil, season with mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves.
Once the mustard splutters, add the channa dal coarse mix along with capsicum. Cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
Keep stirring in between to ensure it doesn't get stuck to the bottom.
wow, sounds delicious !!!
Simple and yummy!