Capsicum (Bell Pepper) Paruppu Usili

How to Prepare

1. Soak the dals as per pre-processing instructions.
2. Grind the soaked dals with red chilies, asafoetida, and salt into a coarse paste without adding water.
3. Steam the ground dal mixture in a greased plate or idli mold for 10-12 minutes until cooked. Let it cool.
4. Crumble the steamed dal mixture into small pieces using your hands or a fork.
5. Heat oil in a large pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Add urad dal, curry leaves, and green chilies, and sauté for a minute.
6. Add chopped capsicum (bell peppers) and sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
7. Add the crumbled dal mixture to the pan and mix well with the capsicum. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Adjust salt if needed and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.