Halwai June 18, 2024

Ingredients:

• Water
• 3- large Red Chillies sliced lengthwise into 2 halves, deseeded and with white membrane removed
• 2 tsp – oil
• 1/2 cup – finely chopped Spring onions
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 2 cups – sliced fresh Mushrooms
• 1 cup – fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 cup – frozen Corn kernels boiled in salted water and drained
• 3/4 cup – grated cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

  1. Boil water and add red chilli halves to the boiling water.
  2. Cook for about 5 mins or until crisp and tender.
  3. Drain well and set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and garlic.
  5. Saute for 2-3 mins.
  6. Add chilli powder, mushrooms and saute until brown.
  7. Add the breadcrumbs, corn and saute until mixture is well browned.
  8. Combine the cheese with the mushroom mixture.
  9. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stuff the red chilli halves with this mixture.
  10. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  11. Place the stuffed chillies close to each other in the baking dish.
  12. Cover the dish and bake at 350 degrees C in a pre-heated oven.
  13. Bake for around 15-20 mins.