Halwai October 11, 2023

Ingredients:

• 4 – medium capsicums, firm
• 1/2 cup – Corn kernels
• 1/4 cup – peas
• 1/2 cup – cheese, grated
• 1/2 tsp – garlic, crushed
• 1 – Green chilli crushed
• 1 slice – day old bread
• 1 tbsp – Butter
• Salt to taste

Method:

  1. Choose capsicums which can stand erect on their base, for easier cooking.
  2. Cut top like a small lid. Keep stalks intact. Run the bread in a dry mixie to form crumbs.
  3. Put capsicums and tops in salty boiling water for 3-4 mins.
  4. Drain, dot with butter and keep aside.
  5. In a microwave proof large bowl, place the butter.
  6. Melt in microwave for 10 seconds.
  7. Remove, add the washed kernels, peas and sprinkle some water.
  8. Cover with a loose lid or cling film (pierce for steam to pass).
  9. Microwave on medium for 4 mins.
  10. Remove. Add chilli, garlic, half the cheese, salt and bread crumbs.
  11. Return to oven and cook on high for 2 mins.
  12. Stuff the mixture into the capsicums.
  13. Sprinkle cheese on stuffing and place lids back.
  14. Microwave open for 2 minutes on high.
  15. Let it stand covered for 3-4 mins.
  16. Serve hot with dinner rolls and ketchup.

Recipe courtesy of Ritale Sarkar