Dal Capsicum

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Ingredients

  • 1 pinch asafoetida powder
  • 2 tablespoons bengal gram dal, split (chana dal)
  • 2 -3 medium red capsicums
  • 4 -5 curry leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 6 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 cup split peas
  • 3 -4 red chilies, whole
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the toor dal (or split peas) and chana dal in two cups of water for half an hour. Wash, halve, deseed and finely chop the capsicums. Wash and pat dry the curry leaves.
  2. Remove the stems from the whole red chillies. Grind the soaked dals (or dal and split peas) along with the whole red chillies, asafoetida and add a little salt.
  3. In a pan heat two tablespoons of oil, add the chopped capsicum and saute until the capsicum has softened. Set aside.
  4. In a kadai heat the remaining four tablespoons of oil, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  5. Once they begin to crackle, add the ground dals (or dal and split peas) and stir. Cook until the liquid has evaporated and the dals (or dal and split peas) have turned golden brown.
  6. Add the sauteed capsicum, mix well and serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

263 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.5g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.4g 33% DV
Carbs 7.8g 3% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9825.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 119.3mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2% DV
Calcium 19.3mg 1% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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