Indian Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a popular dish in Indian cuisine and are often served during festive occasions.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bell peppers
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 1 cup Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 medium Tomato
- 2 piece Green chili
- 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoon Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the cooked rice and paneer to the pan and mix everything together.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the rice and paneer mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.