Simla -bhopli mirchi peeth perun bhaaji |Dhabbu Dhobli Mirchi capsicum zhunka

Simla mirchi is the marathi name for capsicum /Green bell  peppers .Its my favourite & i used to carry it often in my lunch box.again my moms recipe .VERY SIMPLE ,QUICK ,TASTY BHAJI

Ingredients  

3 medium sized green bell peppers / capsicums (or take 2 bigger ones)
1/2 cup chick pea flour / gram flour (besan),
1 onion chopped
2 tsp chili powder,
1 tsp turmeric powder,
salt,
sugar (optional) to taste,
1/2 tsp asafoetida,
2 tsp mustard seeds,
3 tbsp oil,

  

Method

1. Wash the peppers. Wipe dry them with a kitchen towel. Chop into 1/2 inch square pieces.

2. In a kadhai roast the gram flour till golden brown(say 7-10 minutes)  keep aside.

3.Heat oil in a wok. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida and the chopped onion.saute till onion becomes pink.Next add turmeric powder. chili powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric ,sugar and salt.

3. Add peppers cook covered with lid till peppers are almost  done .when u mash with spoon they should be soft. 



4. Add gram flour and mix well until all the pieces are well coated with the flour. Fry for sometime over medium heat. cover with lid & cook for 5 minutes

5. Keep tossing the bhaaji until crisp and golden. Do not add water at any stage since this is a dry bhaaji.

6.Serve hot with chapati.


Tip:

1. Add 1 tsp of thalipeeth bhajani flour along with besan to above bhaji
2. Add 1 tsp coriander powder and 1/2 tsp cumin powder in the flour.
3. Try the same recipe with spring onions / methi.
4.This sabji needs more oil  so be generous .Add 2 tsp peanut powder in the flour.