Bell Pepper Sambhar

Ingredients

• Bell Pepper - 1 large sized
• Tomato - 2 large sized
• Sambhar powder - 1.5 tsp
• Red Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cooked toor dal- 3 tsp
• Salt to Taste

For Seasoning

• Mustard - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Curry Leaves - 10
• Asafoetida (Hing) - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 1 tsp

Procedure

Heat oil in a wide thick bottomed kadhai and add the ingredients under seasoning. When the ingredients crackle, add the bell pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes.

• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 large sized bell pepper

Add the tomato and continue sauteing until the tomatoes become mushy.

• 2 large sized tomatoes

Add sambhar powder, red chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Once they are mixed in, add 1 glass of water. Let it boil until the raw smell evaporates.

• 1.5 tsp sambhar powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• salt as per taste

Stir in the toor dal. Leave to boil another 5 minutes.

• 3 tsp cooked toor dal

The bell pepper sambhar is ready to be served hot with rice!