Capsicum fry with Besan

This is a simple dish yet very tasty. Capsicum is tossed with besan and are coated lightly with spices. The lemon juice in the end lifts the flavor and a gives a tangy taste to the dish. It goes well with rice as well as rotis.


Ingredients

Green bell peppers/Capsicum - 3 medium sized
white onion - 1
besan(Chik pea flour/red gram dal flour) - 1 cup
coriander cumin powder - 1 tsp
turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
red chili powder - 1/4 tsp
garlic - 2-3 cloves
green chili - 1(split into half)
asafetida - pinch
mustard seeds - 2tsp
salt to taste
oil - 2 tsp
lemon juice - 4 tsp
coriander leaves for garnish


Method
Cut the capsicum/ bell peppers into small cubes. Cut the onion and garlic into small pieces.
In a hot pan add 2 tsp oil. Add mustard seeds. When it pops add green chili, asafetida, garlic and chopped  onion and fry it. Keep the flame medium
After couple of minutes add the cut bell peppers. Then add salt, coriander cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder and fry well. 
Close with a lid. Let it cook for 5 minutes. When you open the lid the capsicum onion will be tender. Cook it for another couple of minutes till the moisture starts to completely evaporate. 
Add the remaining 2 tsp oil and besan little by little  and mix it well. Add lemon juice and give a last stir. Garnish it with coriander leaves.