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Capsicum Besan Bhaji Recipe

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Capsicum Besan Bhaji Recipe

Name: Capsicum Besan Bhaji Recipe
Prep time: PT15.00M
Cook time: PT28.00M
Total time: PT45.00M
Yield: 4.00
Ingredients: 1 Sachet MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic; 2 Tablespoons Oil; 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seed; 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seed; 1 Large Onions; 4 Cloves Garlic (Chopped); 2 Units Green Chillies (Chopped); 10 Units Curry Leaves; 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder; 1/4 Teaspoon Hing (Asafoetida); 3 Units Capsicum; 1 Pinch Salt (To Taste); 1/4 Cup Water; 1/2 Cup Besan (Roasted); 2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves (Chopped); 1 Teaspoon Lime Juice

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45Min

Medium

Capsicum Besan Bhaji is a delicious North Indian recipe made with chunks of capsicum, coated with roasted gram flour and tossed in a bunch of spices. Served with rice or chapatti, or even a khichri, it is a favorite with any one who tries it.

Ingredients

4 Servings

1 Sachet

MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic

2 Tablespoons

Oil

0.5 Teaspoon

Mustard Seed

0.5 Teaspoon

Cumin Seed

1 Large

Onions

4 Cloves

Garlic (Chopped)

Green Chillies (Chopped)

Curry Leaves

0.5 Teaspoon

Turmeric Powder

0.5 Teaspoon

Red Chilli Powder

0.25 Teaspoon

Hing (Asafoetida)

Capsicum

1 Pinch

Salt (To Taste)

0.25 Cup

Water

0.5 Cup

Besan (Roasted)

2 Tablespoons

Coriander Leaves (Chopped)

1 Teaspoon

Lime Juice

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Nutrition Value

Energy

160.24 kcal

Protein

4.52 g

Carbohydrates

16.84 g

Fats

8.82 g

Information per serving

Step 1
15 Min

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.
Step 2
8 Min

Heat oil in a karahi, add mustard seeds and when they splutter add the cumin seeds. Then add the onions, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves. Sauté till onions are translucent and soft.
Step 3
5 Min

Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and asafetida, on a low flame, mix well ensuring that they do not get burnt. Now add the capsicum cubes and salt, mix well with the rest of the ingredients. For a special taste add a sachet of MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic.
Step 4
10 Min

Pour ¼ cup water and stir. Cover and cook the capsicum on a low flame. The capsicum has to become tender.
Step 5
5 Min

Then sprinkle the roasted besan, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing well each time. If the bhaji looks very dry, then you can sprinkle some water. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves and lime juice.
Step 6
2 Min

Serve hot with rotis or rice and dal.

Step 1 of 6

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2 of 6

Heat oil in a karahi, add mustard seeds and when they splutter add the cumin seeds. Then add the onions, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves. Sauté till onions are translucent and soft.

Step 3 of 6

Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and asafetida, on a low flame, mix well ensuring that they do not get burnt. Now add the capsicum cubes and salt, mix well with the rest of the ingredients. For a special taste add a sachet of MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic.

Step 4 of 6

Pour ¼ cup water and stir. Cover and cook the capsicum on a low flame. The capsicum has to become tender.

Step 5 of 6

Then sprinkle the roasted besan, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing well each time. If the bhaji looks very dry, then you can sprinkle some water. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves and lime juice.

Step 6 of 6

Serve hot with rotis or rice and dal.

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