How long does Capsicum Poriyal take?

23 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 13 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Capsicum Poriyal serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Capsicum Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Capsicum Poriyal spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Capsicum Poriyal?

4 Green Capsicum, 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 5 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 30 grams Coconut, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Capsicum Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Capsicum Poriyal?

About 123 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Capsicum Poriyal

Name: Capsicum Poriyal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1½ tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 5 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 2 grams Curry leaves; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 4 Green Capsicum, Strips; 1 tsp Salt; 30 grams Coconut, Grated

23 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 13 min

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5 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as capsicum palya, shimla mirch sabzi · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Capsicum poriyal, a Tamil Nadu dry side of green capsicum with onion, green chilli and coconut. Mild and vegetarian, serves 4, ready in about 25 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Oil1½ tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Green Chilli, Slit5 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Green Capsicum, Strips4
Salt1 tsp
Coconut, Grated30 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	123kcal	492kcal
Protein	2.1g	8.4g
Carbohydrate	11g	42g
Fat	8.8g	35g
Fibre	3.5g	14g
Sugar	4.5g	18g

Method

1
Get ready by washing the capsicum, removing the seeds and cutting it into thin strips. Peel and thinly slice the onion, slit the green chilli and rinse the curry leaves. Grate the coconut.
2
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 30 seconds until hot. Add mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they splutter. Add urad dal, green chilli and curry leaves, and fry for 1 minute until the dal turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Green ChilliCurry leaves
3
Add the sliced onion and cook on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir until the onion turns soft and lightly golden.
Onion
4
Add turmeric powder, capsicum and salt. Mix well and cook uncovered on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring twice, until the capsicum is just tender but still slightly firm.
Turmeric PowderGreen CapsicumSalt
5
Add the grated coconut and mix well. Cook on low flame for 2 minutes, stirring, until the moisture evaporates and the poriyal is dry.
Coconut

Before you start

How long does Capsicum Poriyal take?: 23 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 13 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Capsicum Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Capsicum Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Capsicum Poriyal spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Capsicum Poriyal?: 4 Green Capsicum, 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 5 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 30 grams Coconut, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Capsicum Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Capsicum Poriyal?: About 123 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.