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Stuffed capsicum recipe | potato stuffed bell pepper | Bharwan shimla mirch

Stuffed capsicum recipe- spiced potato stuffed bell peppers pan fried and baked. Bharwan shimla mirch is a tasty side dish for roti.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, punjabi
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

To make potato stuffing

  • 2 potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed
  • 100 grams paneer crumbled
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 green chilies slit
  • 1 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teasoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon oil

To make stuffed capsicum

  • 4 capsicums
  • 1-2 tablespoons oil

Instructions

To prepare potato stuffing:

  • Heat 3 teaspoons oil in a pan. Temper with mustard seeds. Add slit green chilies, ginger garlic paste and saute well.
  • Add finely chopped onions and saute till they turn soft.
  • Add boiled and mashed potatoes. Add turmeric powder, chili powder and garam masala powder. Saute well or 5-7 minutes.
  • Add crumbled paneer and mix well. Add lemon juice, coriander leaves and mix well. Let the stuffing cool for sometime.

How to make stuffed capsicum

  • Heat a thick pan with 1-2 tablespoons oil.
  • Place the prepared stuffed capsicum gently and close the pan.
  • Slow cook in low flame for 20-25 minutes. Gently turn the capsicums for eve cooking after every 5 minutes.
  • The edges of the capsicum will wilt and they will turn shiny when done. Also the potato stuffing will turn golden. Once done serve stuffed capsicum hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal