Capsicum Paruppu Usli

How to Prepare

1. Soak the toor dal and chana dal as per pre-processing instructions.
2. After soaking, drain the water and grind the dals with red chilies, asafoetida, and salt into a coarse paste without adding water.
3. Steam the ground dal mixture in a steamer for 15-20 minutes until cooked. Let it cool slightly.
4. Crumble the steamed dal mixture into small pieces using your hands or a fork.
5. Heat oil in a large pan or kadai. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
6. Add urad dal, curry leaves, and green chilies to the pan. Sauté for a minute.
7. Add the chopped capsicum and sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
8. Add the crumbled dal mixture to the pan. Mix well to combine with the capsicum.
9. Cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or as a side dish.