Capsicum Paruppu Usili

For preparing capsicum paruppu usili, first soak toor dhal in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.

Cut capsicum into small cubes.

Grind the drained toor dhal coarsely(not finely) along with red chillies and asafoetida powder.

Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, add mustard seeds and once it splutters add urad dhal and curry leaves.

To this, add capsicum and salt. and saute for a while. When half done, add the ground toor dhal to this and simmer for 8-10 minutes.

Enjoy with steamed rice or as an accompaniment to rasam.