Capsicum Thoran

Capsicum is often an ignored vegetable, which could be used to prepare a varitey of dishes.
One amongst them is the Thoran. Its again a time saver and a quick winner.

INGREDIENTS:

• Capsicum(Chopped) - 2 nos
• Grated coconut - ¼ Cup
• Garlic - 1 nos
• Cumin Seed -¼ tsp
• Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Red Chilly -2 nos
• Urad Daal- 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Curry Leaves -few

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Put capsicum in a pan along with turmeric powder and salt .
• Close the pan with a lid and slow down the fire.
• Cook the capsicum in steam.(cook without water)
• Crush coconut, garlic and cumin seed and add to cooked capsicum and mix it well.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds and red chilli and let it splutter.
• Add urad daal and fry it.
• Add cooked capsicum and curry leaves.
• Stir well and slow down the flame and cook it for 2 mins

Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Rice / Chappathi