Stuffed Capsicum

INGREDIENTS

• 3-4 Medium Capsicums/ Bell Pepper/ Shimla Mirch
• 2 Medium Potatoes
• 1 Medium Onion, chopped finely
• 1 Green Chilli, chopped finely
• 1/2 Cup Green Peas (optional)
• 50gm Cottage Cheese/ Paneer (optional)
• 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
• 1 Tspn Chilli Powder, or as per taste
• 1 Tspn Garam Masala
• 1 Tspn Turmeric Powder
• Salt, as per taste
• A pinch of Asafoetida
• 2-3 Sprigs Coriander Leaves

METHOD

• Boil the potatoes. Mash it. Keep aside.
• Heat a pan and add oil. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida.Add onions and saute till translucent. Add salt and turmeric powder.
• Add green peas and saute for a couple minutes. Add crushed cottage cheese or paneer. Saute for a while. 
• Add the mashed potatoes and mix well. Add chilli powder and garam masala. Stir occasionally for around 5-6 minutes. Switch off flame and sprinkle chopped coriander leaves. Mix again.
• Slice off the stalk of the capsicum and remove its seeds. Stuff the capsicum with the filling. Do not fill to the brim as the stuffing tends to spill out while cooking.
• In a pan, heat 2-3 tbspn of oil. Add the stuffed capsicum and shallow fry on a low flame. Cover with a lid and flip occasionally so that all the sides are cooked. Cook till all sides (including bottom and the open side too) turn brownish green and tender.
• Enjoy while it is hot !!