Stuffed Bell Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   Make 2 slits of one inch each on each of the bell pepper.
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   Keep aside.
3. 3
   Then, dry roast the peanuts on medium flame in a pan.
4. 4
   Grind coarsely in a mixer.
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   Now, prepare the stuffing.
6. 6
   To do so, heat 4 tsps.
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   of oil in a pan.
8. 8
   Fry the cumin and asafoetida powders in it.
9. 9
   Add onion, garlic paste and curry leaves.
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    Fry till onions are lightly browned.
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    Allow to cool.
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    Put the fried onions and roasted powdered peanuts in it.
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    Add all the masala powders, tamarind paste, salt, jaggery and 3 tsps.
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    of chopped corriander leaves.
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    Mix well.
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    Stuff this mixture in the bell peppers.
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    Heat the remaining oil in a vessel.
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    Add the stuffed bell pepper one by one.
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    Stir once, cover with a lid and fry for 1 minute.
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    Add water.
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    Allow to simmer for 8 minutes taking care it does not dry up.
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    Garnish with corriander leaves.
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    Serve hot with rotis or plain white Basmati rice.
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    Enjoy!