Jun 1, 2008

Bell Pepper Rings

Bell Pepper Rings

Here is my last minute contribution to the events, Spicy Tasty’s Fortune Cooking Contest and Pooja’s Vow- JFI “Bell Peppers” event. As this is a hors d'oeuvre (appetizer), I am also sending this to Mansi’s Monthly Mingle - Appetizers & Hors'Doeuvres event.

I have chosen Leo as my zodiac sign to prepare a dish using Bell Peppers for Fortune Cooking Contest. Leo is the zodiac sign of my big sister R. Here are some qualities of a Leo according to astrology:
Generous and warmhearted
Creative and enthusiastic
Broad-minded and expansive
Faithful and loving

All these above qualities apply to my dear sister, who is a dear friend of mine rather than a sister. She gives me so much moral support in everything. I remember her even helping me do my homework from school. She was (is and will be) my best friend. She is like a right hand to me. I love you dear Sis! Here is a yummy recipe for you!

Now, it’s time for the recipe.


Ingredients:
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan, Senagapindi)
  • ½ cup Rice Flour
  • ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
  • A pinch of Baking Soda
  • Sour Buttermilk to make batter
  • Salt as required
  • Oil to deep-fry 

Preparation:
  1. Wash and take out the seeds from the bell peppers. 
  2. Then slice them into rings as in the picture above. Keep aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix besan with rice flour + chili powder + soda + salt and make into a thick batter using the sour buttermilk. Just plain water also can be used instead of buttermilk to make the batter.
  4. In a deep-bottomed pan heat the oil. When the oil is hot, dip the bell pepper rings in the batter prepared above and carefully drop in the hot oil. 
  5. When they turn golden brown in color, take them out of the oil and spread on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat the same process with rest of the rings.
  6. These rings taste so crunchy when they are hot and become a little soft when cold. But the taste is so yummy either hot or cold. 
  7. Enjoy these bell pepper rings with tea.

Bell Pepper Rings
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These delicious Bell Pepper Rings flying off to three events.
  1. Shriya and Nithu’s Fortune Cooking Contest:
  2. Pooja’s Vow- JFI “Bell Peppers” event:
  3. Mansi’s Monthly Mingle - Appetizers & Hors'Doeuvres event:
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50 comments:

  1. BhagsJune 1, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    nice idea of bell pepper ring.....apt entry for all the events

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  2. HetalJune 1, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    Thats a lovely presentation of a lovely recipe...gr8 entry.

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  3. MadhaviJune 1, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    Colorful entry, lovely presentation as well, and ek tir se tin nishan :P

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  4. ChamJune 1, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    U could have named Bell Pepper bangles, they look like that, beautiful presentation and lovely recipe too :)

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  5. Beyond CurriesJune 1, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    Lovely entry Uma. They look so good.

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  6. CilantroJune 1, 2008 at 3:02 PM

    Lovely entry, Uma. They look good on the bangle stand.

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  7. kamalaJune 1, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Beautiful entry Uma.Love the presentation too

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  8. UnknownJune 1, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    wow, your pictures are very creative..How do you manage to get such beautiful ideas for clicking uma? Nice recipe...great entries..

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  9. UnknownJune 1, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    What a lovely presentation,very nice entry uma.

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  10. UnknownJune 1, 2008 at 7:18 PM

    My dear Sis,

    I am flattered. Thanks for the lovely recipe. It is indeed a great one. Mulaga chettu ekkinchavu!!

    Love, Raja.

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  11. Red ChilliesJune 1, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    Very nice presentation of bell peppers! It is a blessing to have sisters who are so close to each other and feel so much for one another. Great entry too for all the events.

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  12. Sum RajJune 1, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    woo..is dam good uma.........too superb

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  13. RachelJune 1, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Great pics...lovely presentation..and nice entry for all three venets

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  14. LaavanyaJune 1, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Why did it never occur to me to make fritters with bell peppers..? Looks great!

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  15. SwatiJune 1, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    I love the way you composed for the click..I can very well relate to the bonding with sis.. Its a nice feeling..

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  16. TBCJune 1, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    I like your 2nd pic, and fried rings is such a good idea.

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  17. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    Beautiful picture. It looks yummy. Thanks for participating in our contest. Good luck for your entry.

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  18. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    Sorry abt the previous comment. Beautiful picture. It looks yummy. Thanks for participating in our contest. Good luck for your entry.

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  19. jayasreeJune 1, 2008 at 10:13 PM

    Loved the way u created fritters. Very creative and hats off to ur presentation. Which idea came first- presentation or fritter?
    Suits best for all the three events.

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  20. SrivalliJune 1, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    wonderful idea Uma..the rings look Fab!...and its so nice to hear abt your sis..it must be lovely to have a sister...:)

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  21. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 11:44 PM

    Wow...really creative! This looks so good!

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  22. Indranee BatabyalJune 2, 2008 at 12:52 AM

    Awesome bell pepper fries! Absolutely irresistible and a foodie's delight:)

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  23. Lavanya RajJune 2, 2008 at 1:35 AM

    how did u get the idea of hanging these bangles on bangle stand..pretty idea really!!

    they are so crispy and yummy!!

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  24. Divya KuduaJune 2, 2008 at 4:20 AM

    absolutely yummy bell pepper rings..and what a presentation..hats off!!

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  25. FHJune 2, 2008 at 5:40 AM

    Oh! Look at those yummies hanging there!:D
    I have that stand too for coffee cups, very clever presentation!:)

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  26. FinlaJune 2, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    Looks DELICIOUS.
    I love the picture of the fried peppers hanging like that.
    Yumm

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  27. beeJune 2, 2008 at 7:25 AM

    very delicious!!!

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  28. KalaiJune 2, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Yummy, Uma!! Great substitute for onion rings, too. Love the idea. Congrats on the awards and I loved the mango pancakes you made, too, dear! :)

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  29. SangeethJune 2, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    very creative uma...ur pic is awesome....rings in the bangle stand...who cud have thought this.....lovely recipe :)

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  30. ranjiJune 2, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    OMG!!these is a top notch recipewise as well as prsetation..
    can i wear those edible bangles:))...too good ...very innovative presenation uma..loved it totally.

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  31. AnonymousJune 2, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    Nice take on onion rings - looks yummy and very innovative.

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  32. Vanamala HebbarJune 2, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    i like the idea of your photograph. good one

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  33. RosieJune 2, 2008 at 12:16 PM

    lovely presentation Uma ans so colourful - wonderful sweetie :)

    Rosie x

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  34. MansiJune 2, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    I loved the idea here Uma! and please say "great job" to your hubby for an innovative photo:)

    thanks so much for sending this in to MM gal!:)

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  35. SangeethJune 2, 2008 at 2:07 PM

    i wanna vote in dining hall but how to vote uma...iam kinda lost here..can u plz lemme know

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  36. mitr_bayareaJune 2, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    Uma-

    bell pepper rings are like onion rings, beautiful presentation, you need to get an award just for the display of this.

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  37. PoojaJune 2, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    this is indeed a very well presented dish Uma :).
    I just love those colorful bell pepper ring :P. ....
    thank you for this nice entry .

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  38. SuganyaJune 2, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Hi Uma...
    Bell pepper rings looks so good. Turned out so perfect. Loved the presentation. So crunchy and YUM!

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  39. UnknownJune 2, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    Uma..sorry for the late comment..Bad net connection..The rings look too cute and innovative..Am voting for u..He .he.he

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  40. VedaJune 2, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    hey superb one Uma.....for a mmin i was wondering what is that stand.....novl idea of presenting ur dish.....

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  41. vandana rajeshJune 3, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    bell pepper rings..gr8...very innovative.

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  42. Swati Raman GargJune 3, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    oh my god... u can come up with such things haan ... and the first pic is too good... it must have felt so good na that u came up with such a brilliant idea... :) iam also a leo...

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  43. ECJune 3, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    Simply superb...very creative

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  44. SASHREEJune 3, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    OMG such a gr8 idea uma..looks yummy n BTW my zodiac is also Leo :)

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  45. Shubha RavikotiJune 3, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    Lovely Idea and too tasty... covered 3 events at once....

    Check my blog... have something waiting for u

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  46. MedhaaJune 4, 2008 at 4:18 AM

    wow, reminds me of onion rings, very innovative recipe and photo.

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  47. DoriJune 5, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    Before being fried the peppers look so pretty, then after, they look too YUMMY!

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  48. UnknownJune 6, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    great presentation and lucky too

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  49. PerspectivemedleyJanuary 9, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    wow nice recipe with capsicum!... nice blog! :)

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  50. UnknownAugust 3, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    It's goin to taste great an aim to cook them up now

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Thanks for dropping by! Your comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope to see you again! -Uma