Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Stuffed capsicum

Ingredients:

Capsicum - 2

For stuffing:

2 medium potatoes,boiled
1/4 cup fresh/frozen green peas
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 small onion,finely chopped
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp jeera powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp kasuri methi
salt to taste
1 tsp oil

Method:
  • Peel the skins of boiled(we microwave them) potatoes and grate it or mash it properly.
  • Heat oil in a pan and crackle jeera, finely chopped onions and fry until light brown in color.
  • Add mashed potatoes and peas(soak them if they are the dry kind) and fry until the mixture is well mixed.
  • Add red chilli powder,jeera powder,garam masala,kasuri methi(crush them with hand to bring out the flavour),salt to taste.Fry for a minute and switch off the flame.
  • Add finely chopped coriander to it and garnish.
  • Stuff this into the capsicum which is already deseeded and saute in a pan with some oil. You can also  broil the stuffed capsicum in the oven. works fine.

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