Step-by-step
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firstly, slit the 6 chilli and remove the seeds from them.
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to prepare the stuffing, in a large bowl take 1 cup paneer.
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add 2 tbsp onion, 1 chilli and 2 tbsp coriander.
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also add ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp aamchur and ¼ tsp salt.
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mix well making sure everything is well combined.
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now stuff the paneer stuffing into the chilli and keep it aside.
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to prepare the curry base, in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil.
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add 1 onion, 1 inch ginger and 4 cloves garlic.
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saute on medium flame until the onions turn golden brown.
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now add 2 tomato and saute well.
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saute until the tomato turns soft and mushy.
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cool completely and transfer to the mixer jar.
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grind to smooth paste. keep aside.
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in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. fry the stuffed chilli until the blisters appear.
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keep the fried chilli aside.
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add 1 bay leaf, 3 pods cardamom, 1 tsp cumin. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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now keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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further, add the prepared gravy base and cook until the oil separates.
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also, add ¼ cup curd and cook well.
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now add 1½ cup water and 1 tsp salt.
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mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
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transfer the fried chilli and mix gently.
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cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed.
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add ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
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finally, enjoy Stuffed Mirch Sabji Recipe with roti or naan.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to take medium spiced chilli. else the curry will turn extra spicy.
- also, while adding the curd keep the flame on low, to prevent curd from curdling.
- also, instead of chilli, you can also use capsicum, or tomato to stuff the stuffing.
- finally, Stuffed Mirch Sabji Recipe tastes great when prepared with a generous amount of oil.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/stuffed-paneer-mirch-sabji-recipe/