Capsicum Besan Slice

Capsicum Besan slices are a quick and flavorful snack or side dish, perfect for adding a creative twist to your meal. Thick capsicum rings are filled with a spiced besan (chickpea flour) batter mixed with onions and tomatoes, then pan-fried to golden perfection. With their crispy exterior and soft, flavorful filling, these capsicum slices are a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they can be served as a snack, appetizer, or a unique side for any meal.

To prepare, capsicums are washed, sliced into rounds, and salted. A batter is made by mixing besan with spices like red chili powder, cumin, turmeric, and asafoetida, along with chopped onions and tomatoes. The capsicum slices are placed on a heated tawa (griddle), filled with the besan batter, and drizzled with oil. They are then cooked on medium heat until golden brown on both sides. This dish serves as a delicious snack or appetizer, showcasing the vibrant flavors of the spices and the crunch of the capsicum.

Capsicum Besan Slice Recipe

Capsicum Besan Slice

Recipe by S Kamala

Course: Snacks, SidesCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

A recipe made with Capsicum and besan flour that can be served with rice

Ingredients

• Capsicum (Medium size) – 3

• Onion chopped – 2 tablespoons

• Tomato chopped – 1 tablespoon

• Besan ( Kadalai Maavu) – 2 tablespoons

• Red chili powder – 1/4 teaspoon

• Cumin powder – 1/4 teaspoon

• Turmeric powder – 2 pinches

• Asafoetida powder – 2 pinches

• Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or as per taste

• Oil – 2 to 3 teaspoons

Directions

• Wash and wipe the capsicums.  Cut it into 1/2 inch size round slices.  Remove seeds and inner parts.  Sprinkle little salt on the slices and gently rub it and keep aside.
• Put besan in a bowl.  Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt.  Mix well.  Add little water and make a smooth batter, like Bhajji batter.  Add chopped onion and tomato.  Mix well.
• Heat a tawa.  Sprinkle a teaspoon of oil.  Place the capsicum round slices on the tawa.  
• Pour one or two teaspoons of besan batter in each slices or till the slices are filled with the batter.
• Pour one or two teaspoons of oil around the capsicum slices and cook on medium flame for few seconds.  Turn the slices and cook the other side also till it turns nice golden brown.