Gujarati Capsicum Besan Starter Recipe

Lot Wala Marcha is a simple steamed starter or Farsan made in Gujarati homes with Capsicum and Besan.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 Bell Peppers/Capsicum/Shimla Mirch  diced in large cubes
1 Cup Chickpea Flour/Besan
1 tsp Red Chili Powder
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
Juice of one Lemon
2 tsp Sugar
Salt
2 tsp Oil – 1 tsp + 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds
1/8th tsp Asafoetida
Water – as needed

Method:

1. Chop the Bell Peppers in large cubes.
2. In a bowl, combine the following: Chickpea Flour, Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder,Salt,Sugar and Lemon Juice. Add 1 tsp oil and water and make a batter of thick consistency.
3.Add in the chopped Bell Peppers and mix.
4. Grease a Thali and pour the mixture in it.
5. Steam for 5 minutes on a medium flame.
6. Cut into square pieces when done.
7 For the tampering,heat 1tsp oil,add Mustard Seeds and Asafoetida and allow the seeds to splutter and sizzle.Pour this tampering on the capsicum squares.Serve hot with Chapatis.