No-Oven Paneer Stuffed CapsicumCook

No-Oven Paneer Stuffed Capsicum

Also known as keto · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sidesSnacks & StartersLow carb

Total40 min
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves6
Per serving219 cal
Spicemedium

You’ll need: Oven, Air Fryer

Good for: Party

No-Oven Paneer Stuffed Capsicum

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10 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

No-oven paneer stuffed capsicum filled with spiced paneer, potato and cashew, cooked in a pan under cheese. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 40 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

22 items
Cooking for6 servings
  • GingerGinger1 tsp
  • GarlicGarlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Finely Chopped½ cup
  • OnionOnion½ cup
  • Cashew (half)Cashew (half)15
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder½ tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder½ tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder½ tsp
  • SaltSalt¼ tsp
  • Chaat Masala PowderChaat Masala Powder½ tsp
  • Tomato SauceTomato Sauce1 tbsp
  • PaneerPaneer, Grated100 grams
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves3 tbsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice2 tbsp
  • Grated CheeseGrated Cheese1 cup
  • Red Chilli FlakesRed Chilli Flakes1 tsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander LeavesFor Garnish
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1 tsp
  • PotatoPotato2
  • Green CapsicumGreen Capsicum3
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 6
Energy219kcal1314kcal
Protein9.9g59g
Carbohydrate14g83g
Fat14g86g
Fibre2.7g16g
Sugar3.7g22g

Cookd masalas for green capsicum

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the capsicum in half and remove the seeds.

    Green Capsicum

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and add the capsicum. Toss on high heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.

    Sunflower Oil

  3. 3

    In the same pan, add the ginger, garlic, and green chilli. Saute lightly and then add the onion and cashew. Saute until translucent.

    GingerGarlicGreen ChilliOnionCashew (half)

  4. 4

    Add all the powdered spices, salt, and tomato ketchup. Mix well for 2 minutes.

    Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltChaat Masala PowderTomato Sauce

  5. 5

    Add paneer, potato, coriander leaves and lemon juice. Mix and remove from the heat.

    PaneerCoriander LeavesLemon JuicePotato

  6. 6

    Fill the capsicum with the stuffing. Press it down tightly.

  7. 7

    Grease a pan with oil, and add the stuffed capsicum, stuffing side down. Cook for 2 minutes on low heat.

    Sunflower Oil

  8. 8

    Flip it carefully, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes on low heat. Move it around occasionally to ensure it does not burn on the bottom. Cook on very low heat only.

  9. 9

    Add grated cheese on top of each piece, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

    Grated Cheese

  10. 10

    Serve this as a starter or a party snack, garnished with coriander leaves and chilli flakes.

    Red Chilli FlakesCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does No-Oven Paneer Stuffed Capsicum take?
40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does No-Oven Paneer Stuffed Capsicum serve?
6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is No-Oven Paneer Stuffed Capsicum vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is No-Oven Paneer Stuffed Capsicum spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make No-Oven Paneer Stuffed Capsicum?
100 grams Paneer, 3 Green Capsicum, ½ cup Green Chilli, ½ cup Onion, 1 cup Grated Cheese, 15 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for No-Oven Paneer Stuffed Capsicum?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in No-Oven Paneer Stuffed Capsicum?
About 219 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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    A Cookd cookMarch 2023

    I don’t see where the potato is added in video.. raw or half cooked potato?

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