Paneer Stuffed Bell-Pepper |Air-fried Stuffed Capsicum|Vegetarian Recipes

Super delicious stuffed peppers have a history that goes back to the 1890s and has various version across the world. The stuffing varies from rice, meat, potato to cottage cheese. The vegetarian version with paneer  is one classic snack or dinner recipe that never fails to impress everyone. The stuffing is cheesy, tangy and creamy and the dish is ready is no time. 

So lets jump right into the ingredients-

Video:How to make Stuffed Capsicum(Video)

                Paneer stuffed Peppers

                         Ingredients

         Capsicum 3 to 4 medium size 

               Grated Paneer 250 gms

          Grated Cheese 100-150 gms     (mozarella/cheddar) 

             4 to 5 Tbsp Pizza sauce          homemade  pizza Sauce

                  2 Tbsp fresh cream 

                         Oregano 

                         Thyme 

          Chilli powder/ chilli flakes 

          Salt and pepper as per taste 

                          Olive oil

Method

Step 1

Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise or horizontally or the top of the bell pepper and remove seeds.

Drizzle with a little olive oil and rub both the inside and outside to coat them. 

If using Oven/OTG

Arrange them upside down on the baking pan and pre-bake for about 15 minutes (350F/180C) or microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. 

Step 2

For the stuffing mix the paneer, half the cheese, pizza sauce , cream, salt, pepper and chilli powder. 

Step 3

For Oven /OTG

Fill the peppers with the mixture and top with   the remaining mozarella cheese and herbs. 

Place them in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes(350F/180C), or until the peppers are soft or wrinkled.

OR

If using Airfryer

Fill the peppers with the mixture. Airfry the pepper for 10 minutes at 180C till they get a nice char, the skin of the pepper is wrinkled. Top the peppers with remaining cheese  and herbs and then air-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes till  the cheese melts and becomes golden brown. Take it out and serve hot 

Garnish with some fresh coriander and herbs 

  Capsicum stuffed with Cauliflower mash 

                          Ingredients

                     Capsicum  3nos

                   Cauliflower 300 gms

                          Onion 1nos 

                        Tomato 1nos

                 Grated Cheese 100 gms

                  (preferably mozzarella)

Other 

Olive oil 

Seasonings 

Turmeric powder

Garam masala

Chilli Powder 

Chaat Masala

Salt

Method 

*Prepare the stuffing*

Cauliflower mash - Break the cauliflower into florets and boil it in water for 20 minutes. Let the florets cool after which blend till a mash is formed. 

Step 1 

Heat oil and saute onions till it is translucent.

Add the tomatoes and saute well. Add the seasonings and cook till the rawness reduces. 

Step 2

Add the cauliflower mash and cook for another 2 to 3 min and turn off the stove. Mix well. Check for seasoning. 

Add cheese in the mixture and keep some for the topping. 

Step 3

Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise or horizontally and remove seeds.

Drizzle with a little olive oil and rub both the inside and outside to coat them. 

If using Oven/OTG

Arrange them upside down on the baking pan and pre-bake for about 15 minutes (350F/180C).

Step 4

Stuff the capsicum with the mash mixture. 

For Oven /OTG

Fill the peppers with the mixture and top with the remaining mozarella cheese and herbs. 

Place them in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes(350F/180C), or until the peppers are soft or wrinkled

If using Airfryer

Fill the peppers with the mixture. Airfry the pepper for 10 minutes at 180C till they get a nice char, the skin of the pepper is wrinkled. Top the peppers with remaining cheese and herbs and then air-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes till the cheese melts and becomes golden brown. Take it out and serve hot 

                

Enjoy 🔥