Capsicum (Bell Pepper) Egg

Capsicum egg is a healthy side dish which goes excellent with rice and roti. Capsicum is the common name referred by Asians and Australians. In Us and Canada they are called as Bell pepper. Capsicum is very good for health. Capsicums have very high content of vitamin A, C and E. It also has almost the whole range of vitamin B complex. It also has many medicinal values. In this Capsicum egg, I used spices but you can also avoid spice, which can be served to kids.

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time:  15 mins

Total time: 25 mins

Serving: 3 members:

Ingredients:

Oil – 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

Curry leaves – 1 spring

Onion – 1, chopped

Green chilies – 2 slit

Capsicum - 1, chopped

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Eggs – 4

Salt to taste

Method:

1 Beat the eggs and keep aside.

2. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet, Temper with cumin seeds and curry leaves.

3. Saute onion and green chilies, till onion turns translucent. Add capsicum and allow to cook.

4. Add chili powder, salt and fry for 2 mins. Now add the beaten eggs and scramble it well.

5. Stir continuously till the egg is well cooked and dried up. Healthy Capsicum egg is ready.