Cooking With Shobana : DONNE MENANSINAKAYI MOSARU SASIVE
DONNE MENANSINAKAYI MOSARU SASIVE
Capsicum ( called Bell Pepper in the United States) is a commonly available vegetable in India. In Hindi, it is called Shimla Mirch while as in Kannada, it is called Donne Menasinakayi.
We use this versatile vegetable to make side dishes, snacks, as well as raita.
As you know, capsicum/ bell pepper has several health benefits.
We like capsicum a lot in my family,. So, it is not surprising that you will find many recipes for dishes made with capsicum in this blog, including:-
Today’s dish is from my Home State of Karnataka. It goes well with hot steamed rice and is made with capsicum/bell pepper and curds. The grinding of mustard seeds (called Sasive in Kannada) along with coconut gratings and chillies gives it a distinctive flavour which we love! I have adapted this from a YouTube video by Veg Recipes of Karnataka.
We loved this with hot steamed rice and rasam. I am sure you will like this too!
Ingredients:
- Capsicum, large- sized, 2
- Fresh Curds 1/2 cup
- Salt, to taste
To Be Ground To A Paste:-
- Fresh Coconut Gratings, 1/2 cup
- Green Chillies, 2
- Mustard Seeds, 1/2 tsp
For Seasoning :-
- Mustard Seeds, 1/2 tsp
- Urad Dal, 1 tsp
- Red Chilli, broken into halves, 1
- Curry Leaves, a few
- Asafoetida, 1/4 tsp
- Oil, 1 tbsp
Method:-
Wash the capsicum and remove the stalk, cut the capsicum and discard the core
Chop the capsicum into small pieces
In a mixer jar, grind together the fresh coconut gratings, green chillies and mustard seeds to a fine paste adding the required amount of water. Keep aside
Heat oil in a thick bottomed kadhai and on medium heat, add the mustard seeds
When they start to splutter add the urad dal and saute till the dal changes colour
Add the broken red chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves and saute for a few seconds
To this add the chopped capsicum and a little salt. Saute on medium heat till the capsicum gets cooked and a little roasted ( take care this does not get burnt)
Allow this to cool
In a bowl mix together the freshly ground paste and the curds
Now add the roasted capsicum and salt to taste. Mix well
Add water -only if required – to get the desired raita-like consistency
Serve with hot steamed rice
