Name: Capsicum Gotsu recipe by Saranya Sridharan at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Capsicum - 2 large, cut into cubes; Green chillies - 4 , finely chopped; Mustard seeds -1tsp; Methi seeds - 1tsp; Channa dal - 1tsp; Curry Leaves - a handful; Asafoetida - A Pinch; Turmeric powder - 1tsp; Red Chilli Powder - 2 Tsp; Coriander powder - 3 tsp; Jaggery - powdered, 2 tsp; Tamarind - a lemon sized ball; Salt to taste; Oil for tempering

ABOUT Capsicum Gotsu RECIPE

A tamarind based spicy gravy that goes great with rice and pongal.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Capsicum - 2 large, cut into cubes
Green chillies - 4 , finely chopped
Mustard seeds -1tsp
Methi seeds - 1tsp
Channa dal - 1tsp
Curry Leaves - a handful
Asafoetida - A Pinch
Turmeric powder - 1tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 2 Tsp
Coriander powder - 3 tsp
Jaggery - powdered, 2 tsp
Tamarind - a lemon sized ball
Salt to taste
Oil for tempering

Instructions

In a pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds.
Once they start to crackle, add the channa dal, methi seeds,curry leaves and asafoetida.
Next, add the capsicum and green chillies.
Add all the spice powders, salt and mix well.
Saute the capsicum for a minute.
Add the extracted tamarind water to the pan.
Cover the lid and bring it to a boil.
Once it boils, add the jaggery to it.
You can adjust the consistency with a little rice flour mixed with water, if it's too runny. Let this boil for another minute.
Turn off the heat and serve hot with rice or pongal.

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