Health benefits:

Capsicum increases the metabolism by lowering triglycerides, which are stored fats in blood corpuscles. This helps in burning calories. Capsicum is an important source of vitamin A and vitamin C

Capsicum raita recipe is very easy to make and a quick side dish for rice or roti. Shimla mirch ka raita is made with sauted capsicum and curd; seasoned with mustard seeds

Serves: 3
Preparation time: 10-15 mins

Ingredients:

• Capsicum-1num (deseeded and chopped to cubes)
• Spring onion-1bunch (finely chopped)
• Jeera powder-1tsp
• Chilli powder-1/2tsp
• Black salt-1/2tsp
• Oil-1tsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
• Yogurt-2cup
• Salt-as per taste
• Milk-2-3tbsp
• Coriander-for garnishing

Procedure:

• Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds and as it splutters add spring onion and capsicum and saute for 4-5minutes and turn off the flame
• Let it cool down completely
• In a bowl beat yogurt, cumin powder, black salt, chilli powder, salt and mix
• Add fried capsicum and spring onion and mix well
• Garnish with coriander and serve chill