Capsicum (Bell pepper) Raitha

Raita is a yogurt / curd based dip with options of raw or cooked vegetables and a tinge of Indian spices and herbs.

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Capsicum / Bell pepper (any colour) - 1 medium
• Non-fat curd (yogurt) - 1/2 cup
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida - pinch
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 2 tsp

Method

• Heat the pan with 2 tsp of cooking oil
• Add mustard seeds and as they pop, add asafoetida
• Add finely chopped capsicum and required salt
• Slightly fry, cover and cook well for 10 to 15 minutes
• Cool them and mix it in curd (yogurt)
• Add some finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
• This goes well with pulao, sambar rice, roti, etc

Nutritional benefits

• Capsicum contains high concentrations of Antioxidant compounds that have nutritional benefits
• These compounds help protect our body from toxins and free radicals that cause aging and skin damage.
• Capsicum is rich in Vitamins - A, C, E, etc.
• 4 Servings = 260 calories approximately