Stuffed Yellow Chili Pepper

(Serves 4-5 people)

Ingredients

• Yellow Chilies Pepper-12
• Besan-1 cup
• Turmeric-1 tsp
• Coriander Powder-3 tsp
• Dry Mango Powder (Amchur)-1 tsp
• Asafoetida-a pinch 
• Sunf-1 tsp
• Mustard Seeds-1 tsp
• Salt-1 1/4 tsp
• Oil-1 tbsp (for masala)
• Oil-4 tbsp

Method

1. Wash yellow chilly peppers.
2. Then slit chilies and keep aside.
3. Mix besan, coriander powder, sunf, dry mango powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, oil and salt. 
4. Stuff the yellow chili with this masala.
5. Let it sit for 20 mins.
6. Now take a pan, put oil in and heat it.
7. Add mustard seeds, let them crack.
8. Now put stuffed chilies in the pan. 
9. Put the lid on and cook it in the medium flame.
10. Stir it while it is in the pan.
11. Cook till it gets tender and golden brown.
12. It takes 15-20 mins to cook.

Tips: 

• Add oil in the mixture, it helps to cook the raw besan.
• After stuffing the chilies, always let it sit for 20 mins.
• It helps set the masala in the chilies. 
• If you want to reduce the spiciness, remove the chilly seeds. 
• You can use lemon juice instead of amchur powder. 
• Use large and open pan so that all the chilies can fit at the bottom of the pan.

Nutritional Value

Containing high amounts of vitamin A, chilies offer vitamin C, some B vitamins, plus thiamin, magnesium, niacin, riboflavin, iron and fiber. Nutritionally beneficial, they are low in calories and sodium, they are also saturated fat-free and cholesterol-free.