Preparation Time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 10 minutes
Number of servings : 4
Ingredients :
1. Kudai Milagai (Bell Pepper) : 3 ( finely chopped)
2. Carrots : 4 (grated)
3. Mustard seeds : 1/2 teaspoon
4. Cumin seeds : 1/4 teaspoon
5. Red chillies : 3 (broken)
6. Asafoetida : a pinch
7. Curry leaves : a few
8. Oil : 2 teaspoons
9. Salt : to taste
Method :
1. Place a pan on medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of oil.
2. When oil becomes hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, broken red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida one after the other.
3. When the mustard seeds crackle, add grated carrots and chopped bell peppers and sauté on high flame.
4. Reduce heat, add salt and sprinkle about 1/4 cup of water. Cover with a lid and cook for about five minutes.
5. Open lid and swirl the mixture a few times. Remove from fire and transfer into a serving bowl.
Note : Do not over cook. The vegetables should be crunchy when eaten.