Capsicum Zunka

This is a side dish cooked mainly in rural Western India. Simple to make and a good accompaniment to griddled breads. Serve hot or cold.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 large onion, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
• 2 large green bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 cup chickpea flour

Steps

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir in mustard seeds. When mustard seeds begin to crack, stir in onion. Cook 1 minute, then stir in green peppers, turmeric, salt, and chili powder. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chickpea flour, mixing well; cover, and cook 2 minutes more.