Sunday, March 5, 2017

Capsicum Dip

Capsicum Dip



Ingredients
Green Bell Peppers - 2
Green chilies-2
Curry leaves-2 sprigs
Garlic – 6 to 8 cloves
Sesame Seeds -1 tbsp
Cumin seeds -1 tsp
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Tamarind paste - 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
Salt to taste
Sugar-1 tsp
Oil - 1 tsp

Method
Heat a non-stick pan
Roast sesame seeds till golden
 Let it cool
Powder it
 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan
Add mustard and cumin seeds
 Add curry leaves, chilies, coriander and garlic
 Add salt and turmeric powder
Add chopped capsicum pieces and mix well
Cover it and cook till capsicum pieces are tender
Add sugar and mix well
Add sesame seed powder
Mix well
Add tamarind pulp and mix well
 Let it cool
Grind to form a smooth paste
Add little water if required
Serve fresh as a dip with raw veggies or as chutney with idlis and dosas


Health Benefits Of Capsicum
Contains vitamins A, B6, B9 and C, all powerful antioxidants    
Vitamins A, C and B9 significantly reduce risk of colon cancer
Rich in flavonoids and phytochemicals that reduce formation of blood clots, lowering risk of stroke and heart attack
Loaded with fiber that reduces exposure time of colon (large intestine) to bacteria and toxins by speeding up transit time of waste matter through the gut


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