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.
Capsicum Besan Slice
4
servings5
minutes10
minutesA 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.
Very interesting. Will try soon
Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe with us.