Capsicum are known by different names and available in different bright colors. I like the green capsicum. I often use green capsicum to make sambar, for topping the pizza and for subzis. I found this capsicum chutney recipe in a Tv show so I thought of making this as a side dish for idly. Green bell pepper chutney is very simple and easy to make chutney and great in taste and flavor. Capsicum, onion, tomato, red chillies and dals are roasted in oil, ground to a fine paste and finally tempering added to it. Try this kudai milagai chutney for idly or dosa.
Ingredients
- 2 Green Medium Size Capsicum (Bell Pepper)
- 1 Large Red onion
- 1 Large Tomato
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2-3 Red Chillies
- 2 Tsp of Urad dal
- 1 Tsp of Chenna dal
- Blueberry or Small Gooseberry Size of Tamarind
- 1 -2 Tbsp of Coriander Leaves, chopped
- 2 Tsp of Oil
- Salt and Water as Needed
To Temper
- 2 Tsp of Gingelly Oil (Indian Sesame Oil)
- 1 Tsp of Mustard Seeds
- 1 Tsp of Urad Dal
- Few Curry Leaves
Method
- Heat oil in a pan, add urad dal and channa dal, roast this for few mins until it turns golden brown. Transfer the contents to a plate and keep this aside.
- In the same pan, add oil, red chillies, garlic cloves, onion fry this for 2 mins until onion turns golden brown.
- Add tomato, fry this until it turns mushy.
- Add capsicum, fry this for a min, add tamarind and coriander leaves, fry this for another min and turn off the flame. Let this mixture cool down for 5 mins.
- In a blender(mixie), add urad dal, chenna dal and capsicum-tomato mixture, add 1/4 cup of water and grind it to a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pan, when it is hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves, after it splutters, pour this over the chutney.
- Capsicum chutney is ready to be served with idly or dosa.
Tips
- You can do the same recipe with red capsicum.
- If you don’t want tamarind in your chutney, instead you can add 2 tomatoes, for tangy taste.
- Adjust the amount of red chillies according to your taste.
- You can use green chillies instead of red chillies.
Health Benefits of Capsicum/Bell Pepper
- Low in calories and fat.
- Reduces triglycerides levels, thereby enhancing the metabolism.
- Rich source of vitamin A, C, betacarotene and anti-oxidants.
- Good for digestion.
- Treat arthritis and shingles.
- Blood clotting properties & prevents cancer.








I do it with all 3 color.. Green alone looks yummy
very interesting chutney Gayathri. nice colour,a nd the idlis luk soo super soft !
Very nice chutney…different from the usual coconut and tomato chutnies
Delicious chutney, yummy with idli and dosa.
Interesting to note how capsicum has brought out the lovely flavors into this chutney, also the spices too.
Nice recipe Gayathri, looks great and pictures are really good and tempting!
Such a good chutney! Thanks for sharing this!
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com
Delicious looking chutney.
Delicious chutney,wish to have with some hot idlies..
This is totally new to me but sounds delicious and interesting
Looks lovely.I like capsicum and will decoy try this out.
I tried it yesterday and it came very well. Instead of tomato i used dry mango powder and it tasted well.
sounds new n delicious…
Amazing clicks ! looks delicious with the perfectly white idlis !
Sounds great.. Nice way to have this veggie 🙂 Cool clicks !
Sounds delicious.
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