Capsicum (bell pepper) stuffed with paneer

 

Ingredients:

·        4 or 5 small or medium sized capsicum

·        1 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)

·        3 tbsp grated carrot

     ·        3 tsp cilantro

·        1tsp finely chopped green chili

     ·        Salt to taste

Directions:

1.     Wash the capsicum. Cut them lengthwise into 2 pieces. Remove the seeds and the stem.

2.     Mix all the ingredients nicely and stuff the capsicum pieces with the mixture.

3.     Arrange the pieces in a microwave safe pan. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on medium heat for 3 minutes.

4.     Check the capsicum and microwave for 2 more minutes, if necessary. The capsicum must be soft to touch when ready.

Note:

Paneer is available in the Indian stores in many cities of USA.

In place of paneer, tofu can be used.

Alternate stuffing:

Grind onion, garlic, chili powder and salt into a paste. Fry in 2 tsp oil till onion is cooked. Stuff the peppers and microwave.