Sunday, June 5, 2011

Red bell pepper n sesame chutney

Ingredients:
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1 big red bell pepper (roast it)
2 tbsp sesame seeds (fry it)
3 to 4 green chillies
3 to 4 red chillies
1 tbsp chana dal
1 tbsp urad dal
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 small lime size ball of tamarind soaked in some hot water
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp oil
salt as per taste
a pinch of turmeric powder
Procedure:
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Heat oil in a pan and add chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, red chillies. When the dals turn golden brown, add green chillies and asafoetida. Remove from heat and take them in to blender. Add turmeric, salt and grind until the dals are crushed. Add tamarind and grind until the tamarind is smooth. Now add the peeled red bell pepper and sesame seeds and grind until everything blends together. It tastes excellent with hot steamed rice or with breakfast items like idli, dosa etc.,

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