Tasty Stuffed Shimla Mirch Recipe - Best Summer Recipe Ever

minced meat

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a vegetarian option and is cost-effective.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor while being lower in fat.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier and provide fiber.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers offer a milder flavor for those sensitive to heat.

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a pan.

Add 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste and sauté lightly.

Add 2 medium onions, chopped coarsely, and cook until slightly softened.

Add chicken mince and cook until the color changes.

Stir in 1 large chopped tomato and mix lightly.

Add spices: 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 tablespoon dried coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. Cook for 3-4 minutes until spices are well combined.

Remove from heat and let the stuffing cool slightly.

Stuff the mixture into 7-8 prepared Shimla mirch, packing it tightly.

In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil and sauté additional chopped onions until slightly softened.

Add the stuffed Shimla mirch to the pan and cover, cooking on low heat for 12-15 minutes until peppers are soft.

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