Stuffed Peppers: Recipes by Mridula Baljekar

STUFFED PEPPERS

(Bharwan Simla Mirchi)

Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes

Cooking time: 20-25 minutes

Serves 4

Each serving contains: Kcals: 196, g fat: 7, g saturated fat: 0.8

Ingredients:

2 green or red peppers

1 ½ tablespoons sunflower or soya oil

½ teaspoon black mustard seeds (Kaale Sarson ke Daane)

½ teaspoon cumin seeds (Jeera)

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 green or red chilli, seeded and chopped

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

½ teaspoon chilli powder (Optional)

1 teaspoon Ground Roasted Coriander (Sabut Dhaniya)

400g can chick peas, drained and rinsed (Chana)

¼-1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (Dhaniya Patte)

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon wholemeal flour (Gainhu ka Atta)

To serve with cucumber slices and lettuce leaves (Kheera and Salad Patta)

Method:

brush the skin lightly with oil. Set aside.

SAFFRON RICE

SAFFRON RICE

(Kesari Chawal )

Preparation Time: 5 - 10minutes

Cooking time: 10 - 12 minutes

Serves: 4

Each serving contains: Kcals: 227, g fat: 3.5, g saturated fat: 0.3

Ingredients:

Method: