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Served stuffed capsicums dish

Stuffed Capsicum Recipe

This delightful Maharashtrian dish combines the crunch of bell peppers with a flavorful, nutty stuffing. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, these stuffed capsicums are sure to impress with their blend of textures and spices.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Stuffed Capsicum, Stuffed Capsicum recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Chef Yogi

Ingredients

For the Stuffing:

  • 3/4 cup roasted peanuts crushed
  • 1/4 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1 1/2 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup dry coconut
  • 10 g ginger & garlic paste
  • 1 green chilli chopped
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tbsp garam masala powder
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Capsicum:

  • 3 no bell peppers small capsicums, mixed colors
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Prepare the coconut: Hold a piece of dry coconut with a skewer or knife tip and roast it evenly over an open flame.
    Roasting coconut over flame
  • Once cooled, dice the coconut
    Grinding roasted coconut powder
  • Grind it into a fine powder.
    Grinding roasted coconut
  • Mix the stuffing: In a bowl, combine the crushed peanuts, black mustard seeds, sesame seeds, ground coconut powder, ginger & garlic paste, chopped green chilli, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala powder.
    Mixed stuffing ingredients bowl
  • Mix all the ingredients well
    Mixing stuffing ingredients thoroughly
  • Sauté the stuffing: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the stuffing mixture and lightly sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  • Prepare the capsicums: Wash and dry the bell peppers. Cut off the tops and remove the seeds and membranes from inside.
    Preparing bell peppers
  • Stuff the capsicums: Once the stuffing has cooled, carefully fill each capsicum with the mixture, pressing it in gently.
    Stuffing bell peppers
  • Cook the stuffed capsicums: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over low heat. Place the stuffed capsicums in the pan and fry them gently, for about 5-7 minutes.
    Frying stuffed bell peppers
  • Steam the capsicums: Add a tablespoon of water to the pan.
    Steaming stuffed capsicums
  • Immediately cover it with a lid. Let the capsicums steam for 3-4 minutes until they're slightly softened but still retain some crunch.
    Steaming covered stuffed capsicums
  • Serve: Remove the stuffed capsicums from the pan and serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.
    Served stuffed capsicums dish

Notes

Notes
1-For a spicier version, increase the amount of green chilli or red chilli powder.
2-You can prepare the stuffing in advance and refrigerate it for up to 2 days.
3-Leftover stuffed capsicums can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a microwave or pan before serving.
4-If you prefer more stuffing, simply double the stuffing ingredients while keeping the number of capsicums the same.
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