Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe 🌶️
Description: This delightful recipe for Stuffed Bell Peppers was submitted by Aravinda Ramakrishnan and emerged victorious, winning 50 US dollars in the current contest featured in this week’s Thursday magazine. With its vibrant flavors and enticing presentation, it’s a dish that beckons you to dive into the world of culinary delights! 🏆
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Vegetable, Asian, Indian, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 156.6
- Fat Content: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 40.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.2g
- Fiber Content: 7.1g
- Sugar Content: 10.8g
- Protein Content: 5g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | onions |
| 2 | carrots |
| – | tomatoes |
| 2 | garam masala powder |
| 1 | turmeric powder |
| 1/2 | red chili powder |
| 1/2 | ghee |
| – | salt |
| – | bell peppers |
| – | panir (paneer) |
| – | potato |
| 6 | corn kernels |
| 1/2 | cauliflower |
| 1 | green chilies |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Gravy:
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add the chopped onions, ginger-garlic, and green chili paste. Fry until onions turn transparent.
- Sprinkle in red chili powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala powder. Fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Season with salt.
- Blend the fried onions, boiled carrots, and blanched tomatoes into a smooth paste.
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Prepare the Stuffing:
- Heat oil in a separate pan.
- Sauté the finely chopped onions and chopped green chilies until onions become golden brown.
- Add grated carrots, corn kernels, cauliflower florets, and toss until vegetables are cooked through.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then add grated potatoes, paneer, and salt. Mix well to form the filling.
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Prepare the Bell Peppers:
- Gently cut off the stalks of all the bell peppers and remove the seeds, ensuring you retain the stalks.
- Fill the bell peppers with the prepared stuffing and seal them with the stalks.
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Cooking:
- Heat oil in a pan and lightly fry the stuffed bell peppers.
- In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry the ground paste until the oil separates.
- Carefully place the stuffed bell peppers in the gravy, heat for 2 minutes, and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with naan or rotis!
This recipe is a perfect blend of Indian flavors and textures, with the sweetness of bell peppers complementing the spiced stuffing beautifully. Whether it’s a casual weekday lunch or a special snack, these stuffed bell peppers are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Enjoy the culinary journey! 🍽️
