Capsicum Besan Sabji (Stir-Fried Bell Pepper and Chickpea Flour Stir-Fry)

Name: Capsicum Besan Sabji (Stir-Fried Bell Pepper and Chickpea Flour Stir-Fry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters de-seeded and chopped green bell pepper (1/2 inch squares); 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 2 Tbsps chickpea flour; 2 teaspoons red chilli powder; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 small onion chopped; 2 servings Salt; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil or ghee

Capsicum Besan Sabji (Stir-Fried Bell Pepper and Chickpea Flour Stir-Fry) might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 181 calories, 4g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 2. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes. Head to the store and pick up chilli powder, ground cumin, chickpea flour, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Mix chickpea flour, red chilli, cumin, coriander, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

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Chickpea Flour

Red Chili Pepper

Coriander

Cumin

Salt

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Bowl

Place this spiced flour mix in a cast iron pan and cook over medium heat until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.

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Flour Mix

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Frying Pan

Transfer to a bowl.

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Bowl

Return pan to medium heat and heat oil or ghee until shimmering.

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Ghee

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until they splutter, about 30 seconds.

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Mustard Seeds

Add the onion and fry until slightly soft but not browned, about 1 minute.

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Onion

Add the chopped bell pepper, a pinch of salt and stir until fragrant and the mixture is coated with the ghee/oil, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and allow the juices of the bell pepper cook it through, about 5 minutes. Stir at intervals to make sure it doesn't stick to the pan.

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Bell Pepper

Ghee

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

When the bell peppers have softened, add the spiced flour mix and stir vigorously to blend the flour with the oil and juices in the pan, until it resembles a scrambled egg consistency, about 1 minute. Stop stirring and allow the dish to cook for 1 minute longer. Season to taste with salt.

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Bell Pepper

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Egg