This is the kind of dish that feels like a warm embrace, but with a little extra love.
Stuffed Capsicum Tava Fry slow-cooked on the tava till it’s perfectly soft, lightly roasted, and packed with the comforting flavours of veggies and potatoes.
| Course | Main |
| Servings | 4 persons |
| Preparation Time | 25 – 30 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 – 30 minutes |
Ingredients for the Capsicum(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 6-8 | Medium sized green capsicums |
| 2 – 3 tbsp | Oil |
| Salt to sprinkle | |
Ingredients for Stuffing(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 1 No. | Onion, minced |
| 1 tbsp | Ginger, finely chopped |
| 1 tbsp | Garlic, finely chopped |
| ½ cup | Green beans, finely chopped |
| ½ cup | Cabbage, finely chopped |
| ½ cup | Carrots, finely chopped |
| ½ cup | Green beans (boiled) |
| 2 – 3 medium-sized | Potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed |
| 1 tbsp | Cumin seeds |
| 1 tbsp | Green chillies, minced |
| 2 – 3 tbsp | Home Kouzina Bharwan Tava Fry Masala |
| 2 – 3 tbsp | Oil |
| Salt to taste | |
| Lemon juice to taste | |
| 2 tbsp | Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped |
Instructions for preparing the Capsicum |
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| 1. | Wash and cut the capsicum into 2 halves each. Remove seeds gently. |
| 2. | Lightly season with salt and brush with 1 tbsp oil. Keep aside. Use the remaining oil to shallow fry the capsicums. |
Instructions for the Filling |
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| 1. | Heat oil in a pan. Sauté cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add ginger, garlic and green chilies and sauté. |
| 2. | Add in onion and cook until soft, and slightly golden. |
| 3. | Now, add beans, carrot, cabbage and cook for 4–5 minutes. Add in boiled peas and the mashed potatoes. |
| 4. | Now, add in the Home Kouzina Bharwan Tava Masala. Taste and season with salt. Cook for 3–4 minutes until everything binds well. |
| 5. | Finish with lemon juice and coriander leaves. Keep the stuffing aside to cool. |
Instructions for the Dish |
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| 1. | Now, fill the stuffing in the above capsicum halves. Press gently so it stays in place. |
| 2. | Heat the oil in a tawa or shallow fry pan. Place the stuffed capsicums and cook. Sprinkle salt to season. |
| 3. | Turn every 3–4 minutes. Cook until capsicum is soft and slightly charred. |
Note:
1. Don’t overcook the veggies in the filling. Keep a slight bite.
2. Cook the capsicum on a low flame for even softness.
