Chicken Stuffed Capsicums

Ingredients list for Chicken Stuffed Capsicums

• 200 grams Chicken mince
• 4 Medium mixed capsicums
• 1 1/2 tabl for drizzling Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 Medium onions chopped
• 1 Medium tomatoes chopped
• to taste Salt
• 3 tablespo to sprinkle Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 1/2 cup Fresh tomato puree
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 3/4 cup Cooked rice
• as required Mozzarella cheese grated
• as required Dried breadcrumbs

Method

1. Slice the tops of all the capsicums, remove seeds and arrange them with the tops on the worktop.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and let them change colour. Add onions, mix and sauté till translucent.
3. Add tomatoes and salt and mix well. Add 1 tbsp coriander leaves, mix well and saute till the mixture is pulpy.
4. Add fresh tomato puree, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder, mix well and saute till oil separates.
6. Add chicken mince, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add rice and remaining coriander leaves, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
7. Preheat the oven at 180˚C.
8. Place the capsicums on a baking tray, drizzle a little oil and sprinkle salt and rub in well.
9. Stuff the capsicums with the chicken mixture. Top with grated mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs and sprinkle a little coriander leaves. Keep the tray in the preheated oven and bake till cheese melts.
10. Bring the tray out of the oven, arrange the capsicums on a serving platter and serve hot.