Friday, May 22, 2009

Making Capsicum/bell pepper pots


This recipe require either a grill or an OTG or in case you are not so concerned with oil then you may fry them

You will need 3 - 5 small size capsicum/ bell peppers green in color.
If you find big ones like the ones available here in california then you may want to ciut them into half- just like I did.. see image.

Was the capsicum and
if you are using small sized then you may want to cut the head and keep it attached a little
if you are using large capsicum then you may want to cut them into half

Take out the seeds and clean the interiors


Take 3 medium sized boiled potatoes.
Remove the peel and add
  1. Salt to taste
  2. Red chilly powder - .5 tea spoon
  3. Amchoor - about .5 tea spoon
  4. Garam Masala - a little
  5. Chopped coriander
  6. Chopped green chillies
  7. a little ajwain seeds
  8. a little corriander and cumin powder - total about .5 tbs
Mix well and mash them.
This potato mixture is also used for making AALOO/potato parantha. For the peppers - just cook this mix a little on a low flame. Say for about 5 mins.

Now take the bell peppers - line their interior and exterior with a little butter. This will help in a good grill.
Add the stuffed potato content into the peppers.

Now heat the grill to 300 degrees. Place the peppers in the middle rack. Let them slowly grill till you see a brown crust on the edges of the peppers. The slower the grilling the better the taste.

Incase you dont have a grill, you may take a oil in the pan and fry these peppers. You will have to do it very carefully sio that the content doesnt come out the pepper. Again do it on a slow flame. Once the pepper is slightly golden brown, you may remove it, place it on a paper towel and serve it hot.

Hope you enjoy this
:)

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