Stuffed Capsicum

Payaswini's Recipes





Ingredients:
4 small bell green peppers
1 cup shredded cabbage
2 grated carrots
1/4 tsp. mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. coriander powder
1 tbsp. red chilli powder
2 tbsp. oil
Salt to taste
Method:
Cut the bell peppers lengthwise in half. Discard seeds and interior fibers, leaving the pepper in a cup-like form.
Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, allow to splutter, add shredded cabbage, carrots and stir.
Add turmeric, salt, coriander and red chilli powder and stir.
Cover with a lid, simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Vegetables should be slightly tender.
Remove from the heat and cool.
Divide cabbage mixture and stuff the bell pepper halves with the mixture.
Heat the remaining oil in a pan. Place the stuffed bell peppers in the hot oil with the stuffed side facing up.
Cover with a lid and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the bell peppers become tender.
The bottom of the bell peppers will be slightly black.
Serve hot with Chapatis/Rice