Bell peppers are super good for you as they’re rich in fiber and have impressive amount of Vitamin C. This simple side of green bell peppers, that just happens to be vegan is a healthy addition to any meal. It uses minimal ingredients and ready in no time.
Diced green bell peppers are sauteed in a few spices and bengal gram flour or besan as it is commonly known as in Indian households, give this dish a phenomenal taste. It’s a light dish and packs more flavor than you would expect given the few simple ingredients.
While we always make this recipe with green bell peppers, but any colored peppers would actually work fine. You must remember though that green peppers have a unique and less sweet taste compared to red, yellow or orange bell peppers.
This dish sits well alongside any lentil and rice meal.
Ingredients
- 6 medium size green bell pepper
- 1/4 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/3 cup (+) besan
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 dried red chili (break into 2 pieces)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Wash the green bell peppers and cut into 3/4" pieces.
- Dry roast the besan in a nonstick pan on a medium heat just until it becomes aromatic. Keep aside.
- In a large frying pan, heat the oil add, dried red chili, cumin seeds, ajwain (bishop seeds), fennel seeds and sauté on medium heat for a few seconds.
- Add the peppers to the pan and continue to cook for few seconds.
- Add turmeric, red chili powder, salt and lemon juice. Cover and cook for 2 -5 minutes.To get the better taste let the peppers be little crunchy so do not cook covered for a longer time.
- Sprinkle roasted besan over, stir well till it is absorbed by the peppers. When fully cooked remove from heat.
- Serve hot with rice and daal.
Notes
It's a good idea to have all the elements ready by the stove before you start to cook, as the dish comes together very quickly.
angiesrecipes
It looks like a very healthy and tasty side dish. I love all the spices that you have used in the stirfry.
John / Kitchen Riffs
I love bell peppers prepared in this manner. And I have some peppers in my refrigerator! I’m out of besan, but I could add some canned chickpeas to the dish (I think that would taste good — I’ll have to find out!). Good dish — thanks.
Abbe@This is How I Cook
It’s only as I’ve gotten older that I have liked green bell peppers. This dish sounds fabulous!
Evi
What a delicious way to cook bell peppers! The spicing sounds sooooo good 😍
Laura
What a great way to use bell peppers! I love them, but never use more than half to 1 in a single recipe. The spices you used sound wonderful and this dish is striking!
evi erlinda
What a great and healthy recipe of bell peppers. Yummy!