Crispy Fried Bell Pepper / Capsicum

I forget where I got this recipe from. But since I looove bell pepper/ capsicum, I decided to make it when I came across it. It is a dry dish and so was extra-excited seeing this.

Difficulty level: Medium
Preparation time: 10 min+ 1 hr. for marinating
Cooking time: 45-50 min
Makes: 4- 5 servings

Ingredients:


Bell pepper/ capsicum: 2 big
Chick pea flour (besan): 1 cup
Ginger-garlic paste: 1 tbsp
Oil: 1 tbsp+ for deep frying
Garam masala: 3/4 tsp
Pepper powder: 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder: 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Water: 4-5 tbsp
Onion: 2  big, grated

Cut the bell peppers into 1" square pieces. Make a thick paste with the chickpea flour and ginger-garlic paste, adding enough water. Add in the pieces of bell peppers and mix well. Leave it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hr.

Deep fry the pieces of bell peppers like you would make a pakoda and keep aside. Add 1 tbsp oil from the same oil to a skillet. Fry the grated onion until golden brown. Keep some aside to garnish. To the rest of the onion, add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, garam masala and salt. Add 2 tbsp water and cook the masala. Now put the fried bell pepper pieces and mix well, taking care not to break them. Add a little water, cover and cook for 2 min. Stir-fry until the water evaporates completely.

Garnish and serve hot with parathas.