Bell Pepper Chutney

Ingredients:

• Bell Peppers - 2 ( preferably red and orange, but u can even mix the different colors )
• Tamarind Pulp - 2 tbsp
• Red whole or Green Chillies - to taste
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - to taste

For Tempering:

• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch

Directions:

• Dice the bell peppers and saute them in little oil in a pan.
• You can take bell peppers of any color. Try to include 1 red one to get that color.
• Cook till they are tender. Let them cool.
• In a grinder, add cooked bell peppers, tamarind pulp, turmeric and chillies. Grind them all to a fine paste.
• Add salt and mix well.
• For tempering, heat oil, splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Add asafoetida and urad dal. Let the urad dal turn reddish.
• Pour this tempering over the chutney and mix well.
• Serve with steamed rice or idli or dosa.