Capsicum Ring

The mildly flavoured capsicum is used extensively as a spice, medicine and as vegetable. Capsicum known as chili, jalapeno, pepper is also famous for its health and nutritional values. Rich with vitamins A & C, capsaicin, beta carotene, capsicum has been used traditionally for treating diverse ailments right from impotency to liver disease. Capsicum helps in burning calories. It is an important souce of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Capsaicin is belived to prevent pain transmission from skin to spinal cord by scientists. Eating capsicums can provide protection from cancer and prevent blood clotting. In a study it has been found that capsaicin content in capsicum is effective in fighting off food-borne bacterial diseases.
Source: naturecure.ygoy.com

Ingredients:
Capsicums - 2 (large, sliced into rings)
I used red and yellow capsicums
Chaat masala - to sprinkle
Oil (for deep frying)

For the Batter:
Maida - 1/2 cup
Corn flour - 1/2 cup
Ginger-green chilli paste - 1tsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
Sugar - a pinch
Salt - to taste
Chilled water - to make batter

Method:
Sieve the flours.
Mix all the ingredients with chilled water into smooth paste except oil.
Heat the 1 tbsp oil and add to the batter. This will make the ring crispier and crunchy.
Now dip the capscium rings in the batter and gently slide into the hot oil.
Fry till the rings are golden brown on both sides.
Remove from heat.
Sprinkle chaat masala on top and serve with hot chutney or ketchup.
Recipe Source: My recipe collection

Sent off to Srivalli's "Kids' Delights".

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