ರುಚಿಯಾದ ಹಾಗೂ ಸುಲಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಡಿನೋಡಿ ಕ್ರಿಸ್ಪಿ ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ಸಿಕಂ./ Pan fried Crispy Capsicum.

Capsicum is available almost around the year. These days it has become very popular vegetable around the world.

Capsicum can be added to most of the dishes, can be used for pakoda/Fried fritters and it can be used for Spicy dosa in Udupi special Patrode batter.

Here I have just shallow fried these capsicum cuts on pan. Its very tasty and good to have with lunch, like papad.

I have used little rice flour, red chilly powder, jeera/Cumin seeds, salt and a few drops of water. 

Let us see some benefits of having Capsicum in our diet.

Capsicum is good for heart and they say red capsicum helps to keep the heart healthy.

They are rich in antioxidant  properties. They help in improving immunity. They help to improve metabolism. It curies iron deficiency. Capsicum is fiber rich and has Vitamin C. Vitamin A and good for our eye health.

No Onion or No Garlic Recipe.

This is an easy and simple Recipe.

Things Needed :

Capsicum : 1 (Any colour).

Rice flour : 2 Tbs

Jeera/ Cumin Seeds : 1/2 Tsp

Chilly Powder : 1 Tsp

Salt : As required 

Water : A few drops.

Cooking Oil : 3 to 4 Tbs

Method :

1.Wash and dip whole capsicum in plain water for 20 minutes and they wash it again.

2. Cut capsicum into sticks or thin cuts. 

3. Take a bowl, add rice flour, salt, chilly powder, jeera and mix it well.

4. Add a few drops of water and mix it again nicely. ( It should not be watery).

5. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Add 1 tbs of oil and just spread some capsicum on it.

6. Cook on low flame. Add some oil on top. Let it turn slightly golden brown.

7. Turn the other side and cook. Put some oil around it and cook till it turns golden brown.

8. Take it out to a plate  and serve with rice and other side dishes.

9. Repeat the same and cook the remained capsicum.

10. Its crunchy and yummy. Enjoy with your lunch or tea time with these crunchy, crispy capsicum.

Note :

Adding more chilly powder is optional. Remember its always good to eat mild spice.

Adding any other spice is optional. Example : dry mango powder, garam masala or chat powder.

Do not add much water. Watery batter changes the taste and turns saggy.

Time : 15 Minutes.

Serves : 2 to 3.