Capsicum Zunka

Capsicum Zunka is a non-spicy, unique tasty side dish made by stir frying cubed capsicum with besan flour, tempered basic veggies & spices. Capsicum Zunka is a great side for roti, naan and rice meal as well. Capsicum Zunka is easy to cook and can be made in minutes.
Capsicum Zunka is nothing but a simple stir fry with Capsicum(Bellpepper) and besan flour as main ingredients.Zunka is a Maharashtrian subzi prepared with besan / gram flour and it can be made with any vegetables.It is a very easy subzi that takes very less time to make and goes well with rotis and pulaos too.This can be made as a stuffing for kathi roll too.

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Capsicum Zunka

Capsicum Zunka is a non-spicy, unique tasty side dish made by stir frying cubed capsicum with besan flour, tempered basic veggies & spices. Capsicum Zunka is a great side for roti, naan and rice meal as well. Capsicum Zunka is easy to cook and can be made in minutes.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings2 people

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup capsicum chopped
• 1 tablespoon besan flour
• 1 small big onion finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt to taste

TO TEMPER:

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon jeera
• 1 small green chilli chopped finely
• few curry leaves

Instructions

• Dry roast besan flour for 3-5mins in low flame, it should not change color but the raw smell should not be there. Set aside.
• Chop capsicum and keep it ready. I used tri-colored capsicum.
• In a pan heat a teaspoon of oil , add the items listed under ‘to temper’, then add garlic and onion and fry till onions turn transparent.
• Then add capsicum. Fry for 2mins then add required salt, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix well.
• Then add roasted besan flour. Keep sauteing and roast well.
• Add oil in between if its starts to stick. When it becomes golden, switch off.
• Serve Capsicum Zunka with phulka!

Notes

• Make sure besan flour has no raw smell, it should be aromatic. Keep in low flame and roast.
• You can make this subzi with just green capsicum and onion too.

Nutrition Facts

Capsicum Zunka

Amount Per Serving (75 g)

Calories 144 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.04g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Sodium 99mg4%

Potassium 237mg7%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 1472IU29%

Vitamin C 55mg67%

Calcium 33mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Capsicum Zunka Recipe Step by Step

1. Dry roast besan flour for 3-5mins in low flame, it should not change color but the raw smell should not be there.Set aside.Chop capsicum and keep it ready.I used tri-colored capsicum.
   
2. In a pan heat a teaspoon of oil , add the items listed under ‘to temper’, then add garlic and onion and fry till onions turn transparent.Then add capsicum.
   
3. Fry for 2mins then add required salt,red chilli powder and coriander powder.Mix well.Thn add roasted besan flour.
   
4. Keep sauteing and roast well.Add oil in between if its starts to stick.When it becomes golden switch off.
   

Serve with phulka!

Expert Tips

• Make sure besan flour has no raw smell, it should be aromatic.Keep in low flame and roast.
• You can make this subzi with just green capsicum and onion too.