Bean and Capsicum Salad (Protein and Fibre Rich Recipe) by Tarla Dalal

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 7 minutes

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups soaked and boiled rajma (kidney beans)

1 1/2 cups soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)

1 red capsicum

1/2 tsp oil for brushing

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)

1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp finely chopped green chillies

1/2 tsp chilli powder

salt to taste

Method

1. Pierce a fork through the capsicum, brush oil evenly over it and roast on a slow flame till it turns black in colour from all the sides.

2. Immerse the capsicum in cold water, remove the burnt skin, stem and seeds and thinly slice it.

3. Combine all the ingredients including the capsicum in a deep bowl and toss well.

4. Serve chilled.