Indian Stuffed Green Peppers

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant aromas, Indian Stuffed Green Peppers is a delightful vegetarian recipe that transforms simple green bell peppers into a show-stopping dish. Filled with a spiced mashed potato mixture seasoned with cumin, garam masala, turmeric, and fresh cilantro, these peppers are then gently pan-cooked until tender with a smoky, lightly charred exterior. Perfect as a main course or a side dish, this recipe pairs beautifully with roti, naan, or steamed rice. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make dish combines wholesome ingredients and aromatic Indian spices for a satisfying meal that's as nourishing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole Green bell peppers (capsicum)
• 3 medium Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 small Green chilies
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (fresh coriander)
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash the green bell peppers and remove the tops by slicing about 1 inch from the stem. Carefully remove the seeds and membrane, ensuring the peppers remain intact to serve as containers. Set aside the hollowed peppers and their tops.

Step 2

Peel, boil, and mash the potatoes until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion, green chilies, garlic, and ginger. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.

Step 5

Add the chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the onions are soft and golden brown, which should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Mix in the turmeric, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well to combine the spices with the onion mixture.

Step 7

Add the mashed potatoes to the pan and mix well. Ensure that the spices are evenly distributed throughout the potato mixture.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Turn off the heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Step 9

Stuff each hollowed green pepper with the potato filling. Pack it tightly, but do not overfill to ensure it doesn’t spill during cooking.

Step 10

Place the stuffed peppers in a shallow pan, standing upright. Place the tops of the peppers back on as lids.

Step 11

Drizzle a little oil over the peppers and cover the pan with a lid. Cook on low-medium heat for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure the peppers cook and char evenly on all sides.

Step 12

Once the peppers are tender and have a slightly charred exterior, remove from heat.

Step 13

Serve hot with roti, naan, or as a side to rice dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1294.2 grams (1294.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1000

Total Fat 30.80g	39%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2448mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 170.20g	62%
Dietary Fiber 25.10g	90%
Total Sugars 26.60g
Protein 22.70g	45%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 212mg	16%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 4471mg	95%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.4%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 64.9%