Stuffed Capsicum

stuffed capsicum 

Stuffed Capsicum is a simple to prepare but very tasty dish, stuffed with the spicy mixture of bell peppers, rice and herbs.

Ingredients

Capsicum                                 2 nos.

Oil                                            to brush

For filling

Finely chopped garlic                 1 tsp

Finely chopped onion                 1 tbsp

Finely chopped red, green,

yellow bell peppers                    1 cup

Boiled rice                                1 cup

Red chilli powder                       ½ tsp

Chilli flakes                               1 tsp

Finely chopped mint leaves        1 tsp

Finely chopped coriander leaves 1 tsp

Finely chopped basil leaves        1 tsp

Grated cheese                           2 tbsp

Salt                                          to taste

Oil                                            3 – 4 tbsp                    

For garnish

Parsley

Method

First cut the little portion of capsicum then scoop out the inside seeds.

cut little portion of the capsicum 

Then cut at bottom portion to stand.

cut the bottom portion 

Brush them with oil and keep aside.

scoopout the capsicum

To prepare filling

Heat oil in a pan, add chpped garlic, onion and sauté.

saute the onion and garlic 

Then add chopped bell peppers and mix well.

add chopped bell peppers

Now add boiled rice and stir well.

add boiled rice

Add salt, red chilli powder and mix well.

add spices 

Then add chopped basil, coriander, mint and toss well and off the oven.

add herbs 

Now stuff the capsicum with this prepared mixture.

stuff the capsicum with prepared filling

Top them with grated cheese and place on baking tray.

bake the stuffed capsicum

Then bake them in 180 degree celsius preheated oven for 5 – 7 minutes.

Take out and place them on serving plate with tomato garlic sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

garnish the stuffed capsicum