Imagine – you are standing in front of the kitchen pantry and do not understand what to cook! In front of you lies a bunch of strange vegetables that do not know how to make a main dish out of it; Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? It can be either a lack of ideas or a lack of material; Some days, we don’t know how to work with what we have. Take capsicum for example – a common garnishing for homemade pizza and pasta, this chili curry is otherwise overlooked in the back of your fridge. Although capsicum comes with a unique sweet and spicy taste, they are not the first choice when making a curry or side dish for rice or roti, are they? Turns out, we can create equally delicious lunch and dinner recipes with the humble capsicum that is sure to delight you. Stuffed capsicum is one of those succulent and scrumptious dishes that can up your food game instantly. But, what we have today is not just a regular dish; It is, in fact, a delicious Tandoori Stuffed Capsicum recipe.
Stuffed Capsicum is an easy and delicious recipe
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As soon as we hear the word ‘tandoori’, we’re immediately reminded of the saliva-worthy smoky and burnt flavors Tandoori Chicken Or the tandoori roti that makes these dishes such a hit, isn’t it? Well, it turns out that the tandoor recipe works its magic with the otherwise plain stuffed capsicum too! And if you are planning to make Tandoori Stuffed Capsicum but are worried about not having a tandoor or grill at home, don’t fret; You can get almost the same effect by roasting capsicum in a non-stick pan. For that extra hint of tandoori aroma, you can place coal in the pan and close the lid for the magic to happen. Tandoori Stuffed Capsicum is crispy and burnt on the outside and melts in the mouth from the inside. Serve it as a vegetarian party snack or with soft phulkas, either way it is sure to win hearts. Here is an easy recipe of Tandoori Stuffed Capsicum.
How to Make Tandoori Stuffed Capsicum l Tandoori Stuffed Capsicum
Cut the capsicum in half and remove the seeds. Add a spoonful of oil and a little salt and let it sit. Meanwhile, prepare the filling in another pan. Heat oil and add ginger-garlic paste, onion, mashed potatoes and paneer. You can also toss in other vegetables of your choice. Add peanuts or cashews for some extra crunch. Mix until well combined and remove from heat. Pat the capsicum dry and stuff it in the hollow. Fill well without leaving room for air in the filling. Once filled, heat a non-stick pan and add just a drizzle of oil. Add capsicum and cook from both the sides for not more than 2-3 minutes. Once the outside burns, take off the heat and serve immediately.
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Next time you have capsicum lying in your kitchen; Must try this delicious and smoky dish. Tell us how it turned out in the comments below.
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