
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 250 grams paneer, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Rinse them thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add the finely chopped green chili and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for a minute until the raw aroma disappears.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute to let the spices release their flavors.
- Add the crumbled paneer to the pan. Mix it with the spice mixture, ensuring that the paneer is well coated with the spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the paneer is heated through.
- Stuff the paneer bhurji mixture into the prepared bell peppers, pressing it gently to fill them completely.
- Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the bell peppers are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly brown the tops of the bell peppers.
- Once done, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Your Paneer Bhurji Stuffed Bell Peppers are now ready to be served. Enjoy these flavorful and colorful delights as a main course or as a side dish, accompanied by naan bread or rice.

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