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Stuffed capsicum | Stuffed bell peppers recipe

By swasthi , on November 24, 2019, 21 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Stuffed capsicum recipe – Stuffed bell peppers are a popular dish across the world. These are so many different kinds of fillings made to stuff the bell peppers. They can be filled with meat, veggies, cheese, rice or even with noodles. Here I have shared the recipe for vegetarian stuffed bell peppers.

stuffed capsicum

These pan grilled stuffed capsicum are delicious with a burst of Indian flavors. They can be eaten as a appetizer or a side in your meal. My kids love them as a after school snack with this tomato soup or with sandwiches.

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I consider these stuffed capsicum to be healthy as they are pan fried and loaded with veggies. You can use any kind of bell peppers – large or tinker bell peppers.

To make the stuffing, I have used potatoes, peas and carrot. Veggies like Cauliflower, baby corn, sweet corn, sweet potatoes or mushrooms can also be used. A handful of roasted cashews or peanuts can also be added to the stuffing to add crunch.

These potato stuffed bell peppers can also be grilled in a oven. It is convenient to oven grill especially when you make a large batch.

Preparation

1. Boil or steam the veggies. I prefer to steam the potatoes first.

steam potatoes for stuffing

2. When the potatoes are 3/4th cooked, i add carrots and peas to the steam basket. Steam for a little longer until just cooked.

steam carrots for stuffed capsicum recipe

3. Rinse the capsicums. Small to medium sized ones work better, else they will have to be cut before serving.

tinker bell peppers

4. Cut off the tops. I also cut slightly on the bottom for frying them conveniently.

trimming top for stuffed bell peppers

5. Deseed them gently.

deseeding tinker bell peppers
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How to make stuffed capsicum recipe

6. Heat a pan with oil. Fry cumin and garlic until the garlic smells good.

saute garlic for making stuffed bell peppers

7. Add sliced onions. I also added the tiny chunks of capsicum which i got after cutting the top.

frying onions for stuffed capsicum recipe

8. When the onions turn golden, add red chili powder,garam masala or any other spice powder and crushed kasuri methi.

spice powders for stuffed bell peppers
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9. Saute just for a minute.

Saute the mixture

10. Add the steamed veggies and chopped coriander leaves.

steamed veggies for stuffed capsicum recipe

11. Mash them well. Add salt as needed. Mix with the onion masala.

mashing veggies

12. Stuff the capsicums.

stuffing tinker bell peppers

13. Heat the same pan with oil. Add the stuffed peppers.

pan fry the stuffed bell peppers
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14. Cover and cook on a medium to low flame until the capsicum is half cooked or fully cooked to suit your taste. These can be grilled in a preheated oven at 160 C for 8 to 15 mins.

grilled stuffed bell peppers

15. Sprinkle very little chaat masala mixed with a pinch of salt.

chaat masala for stuffed capsicum recipe

Serve stuffed capsicums warm.

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Tips to make stuffed capsicum

  1. You can sprinkle some mozzarella cheese on the bell peppers.
  2. Potatoes can be replaced with sweet potatoes or even with some cooked quinoa.
  3. If you love paneer, then you can stuff the paneer bhurji.
  4. You can simply scramble some eggs and fill it in the bell peppers.
  5. Stuff it with this chicken keema to make them chicken stuffed bell peppers.
  6. To make them keema stuffed peppers, make this mutton keema and stuff.

More Capsicum recipes,
Easy Capsicum fry recipe
Capsicum curry recipe
Capsicum rice recipe

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Stuffed capsicum recipe | Stuffed bell pepper recipe

Stuffed capsicum or stuffed bell pepper recipe made with potato stuffing, spices & herbs. Serve it as a appetizer or side with your meal.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings4
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 3 to 4 medium capsicums medium (6 if tinker bell)
  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 1 medium carrot
  • ¼ cup green peas
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 2 garlic cloves or 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 onion sliced
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon chaat masala powder or as needed (optional)
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Instructions

  • Steam potatoes, carrots & peas until fork tender, without making them mushy.
  • Chop off the bell pepper tops and set aside. Deseed them as well.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Fry cumin and garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Then add the onions & saute until golden.
  • Add chili powder, garam masala, kasuri methi. Mix & saute for 1 min.
  • Next add the steamed veggies and mash them. Mix together salt and coriander leaves.
  • Stuff the bell peppers with this potato mixture. Fry them in 1 tbsp oil stirring often. You can also cover and cook for sometime.
  • To bake them preheat the oven at 160 C and bake for 8 to 15 mins depending on the size of capsicums.
  • Serve stuffed bell peppers as a appetizer or side in your meal.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Stuffed capsicum recipe | Stuffed bell pepper recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
Sodium 26mg1%
Potassium 888mg25%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 2940IU59%
Vitamin C 134.7mg163%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 5.7mg32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Casrina says

    September 19, 2020

    Very nice thought. Good photographs. Will try your methods. Thank you.

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  3. Jenny says

    September 12, 2020

    5 stars
    These peppers are simple to make but incredible! I wasn’t sure what to expect (I’ve only had stuffed peppers with Italian-style flavors) but your recipes are always sooo good I decided I would try these. They didn’t need cheese at all. The chaat masala powder was the perfect topper.

    Also, just wanted to note that the cumin seeds are not listed in the ingredients but are included in the steps. I used a bit more than 1 tablespoon and that seemed to be a good amount. 🙂

    Thank you Swasthi!

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    • swasthi says

      September 12, 2020

      Hi Jenny
      You are welcome! Glad to know they turned out good. Yes I will update it. Thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Khush says

    July 8, 2020

    5 stars
    Tried aloo stuffed capsicum and loved it! Kasturi methi did the magic. Thank you xx

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 10, 2020

      Welcome Khush

      Reply
  5. Shaily says

    November 24, 2019

    5 stars
    Tried this today and it turned out really well.Thank you 😊

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    • swasthi says

      November 24, 2019

      You are welcome Shaily

      Reply
  6. kim says

    August 20, 2019

    5 stars
    Holy cow! These were divine! I put them in the oven with some cheese. Tasted delicious.

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    • swasthi says

      August 23, 2019

      Thanks Kim
      Glad you loved them!

      Reply
  7. Shamanth says

    May 24, 2019

    5 stars
    I am not fan of capsicum , I don’t eat that much
    I like potato stuffing made , that is always tasty to eat
    Awesome recipe
    Thank you

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    • swasthi says

      May 25, 2019

      Welcome Shamanth,
      Thank you.

      Reply
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  9. S Singh says

    December 25, 2017

    Thanks a lot…Its really tasty and also easy to cook. Also comprises of healthy combination of all easily available vegitables.

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    • swasthi says

      January 1, 2018

      Welcome S. Singh

      Reply
  10. Rita Das says

    September 7, 2017

    5 stars
    Darun

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    • swasthi says

      September 7, 2017

      Thanks Rita das

      Reply
  11. saswati pradhan says

    September 20, 2016

    5 stars
    they are just fab with your bread cheese capsicum toast.

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    • swasthi says

      September 21, 2016

      Thanks Saswati
      Nice combo. Never tried them together. Sounds so good

      Reply
  12. Mala says

    September 18, 2016

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! I’ve made stuffed capsicum twice with this recipe, and both times these were highly appreciated!

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    • swasthi says

      September 19, 2016

      Thanks Mala
      Glad to know it came out good

      Reply
  13. vani s says

    March 8, 2016

    5 stars
    Yummy stuffed peppers. made them and got over in minutes

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    • swasthi says

      March 8, 2016

      Thanks Vani. Glad to know you made it

      Reply

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