Stuffed Capsicum Recipe
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Stuffed Capsicum or Stuffed Bell peppers call it whatever you wish. But this simple and easy to make dish is equally yummy and nutritious. One can also experiment with a variety of ingredients to create the filling and lend it a tasty twist.
Stuffed Capsicum Recipe |
Difficulty |
Average |
Rating |
4.3 / 10 (24 votes) |
Recipe Type |
Veg. |
Ingredients:
- 6-8 Small size green capsicums
- 2 tbsp of shelled, boiled and mashed green peas
- 3 Boiled potatoes
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp Chili powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Amchur powder (mango powder)
- 1/4 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1/4 tsp Coriander powder
- A few seeds of Pomegranate
- Oil as required
- Salt according to taste
How to make Stuffed Capsicum:
- Wash the capsicums and boil them on a medium heat till they are tender. Then, remove them, drain and let it cool.
- Heat 2 tsp of oil in a frying-pan and fry the chopped onions till they turn brown.
- Add the mashed potatoes, peas and the spices and fry them together.
- With a sharp knife, gently cut out the stem and seeds of the capsicums, stuff the potato mixture into the capsicums and then tie them carefully with a thread.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the stuffed capsicums on all sides. Take off the threads before serving.