Stuffed Paneer Mirch Sabji Recipe | Stuffed Chilli Masala Gravy Curry with detailed photo and video recipe. perhaps one of the interesting and unique north indian gravy curry with spiced paneer grate stuffed inside chilli. it is an ideal gravy based curry and can be a perfect alternative to the simple paneer or any vegetable-based curries. it is typically served as a side with different types of roti’s, bread, naan and even a choice of rice as it is a mixture of sweet and spicy in taste.
Stuffed Paneer Mirch Sabji Recipe | Stuffed Chilli Masala Gravy Curry with step by step photo and video recipe. north indian curry or punjabi sabji recipes are super popular across india. however, most of these gravies or curries have the same texture and set of ingredients that can make it monotonous and seek something interesting. well, Stuffed Paneer Mirch Sabji Recipe is one such interesting and unique curry where paneer grate are stuffed inside spicy chillies.
i have posted so many paneer recipes till now, particularly the paneer curries but this has to be one of the most unique and interesting curries. it is basically due to the combination of paneer crumbles and spicy green chillies. previously i had posted the bell pepper and paneer curry, but it wasn’t with the same taste combination. the creaminess and richness of paneer when mixed with spicy chillies yield tasty curries. as a matter of fact, the same stuffing can also be used in other vegetables like okra, and eggplant, but trust me you would not get the same taste. the closest would be the okra, but you may need to add finely chopped chillies or chilli powder to the stuffing. do try this Stuffed Paneer Mirch Sabji and let me know what do you think about this curry?
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Stuffed Mirch Sabji Recipe - Paneer Stuffing | Stuffed Chilli Masala Curry
Ingredients
for stuffed paneer chilli stuffing:
- 6 chilli
- 1 cup paneer, grated
- 2 tbsp onion, chopped
- 1 chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp aamchur
- ¼ tsp salt
for curry base:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger
- 4 clove garlic
- 2 tomato, chopped
for mirch sabji:
- 2 tbsp oil, for frying
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 pods cardamom
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ cup curd, whisked
- 1½ cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed
- 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
Instructions
- firstly, slit the 6 chilli and remove the seeds from them.
- to prepare the stuffing, in a large bowl take 1 cup paneer.
- add 2 tbsp onion, 1 chilli and 2 tbsp coriander.
- also add ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp aamchur and ¼ tsp salt.
- mix well making sure everything is well combined.
- now stuff the paneer stuffing into the chilli and keep it aside.
- to prepare the curry base, in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil.
- add 1 onion, 1 inch ginger and 4 cloves garlic.
- saute on medium flame until the onions turn golden brown.
- now add 2 tomato and saute well.
- saute until the tomato turns soft and mushy.
- cool completely and transfer to the mixer jar.
- grind to smooth paste. keep aside.
- in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. fry the stuffed chilli until the blisters appear.
- keep the fried chilli aside.
- add 1 bay leaf, 3 pods cardamom, 1 tsp cumin. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
- 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.
- further, add the prepared gravy base and cook until the oil separates.
- also, add ¼ cup curd and cook well.
- now add 1½ cup water and 1 tsp salt.
- mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
- transfer the fried chilli and mix gently.
- cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed.
- add ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
- finally, enjoy Stuffed Mirch Sabji Recipe with roti or naan.
Nutrition
how to make Stuffed Chilli Masala with step by step photo:
- firstly, slit the 6 chilli and remove the seeds from them.
- to prepare the stuffing, in a large bowl take 1 cup paneer.
- add 2 tbsp onion, 1 chilli and 2 tbsp coriander.
- also add ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp aamchur and ¼ tsp salt.
- mix well making sure everything is well combined.
- now stuff the paneer stuffing into the chilli and keep it aside.
- to prepare the curry base, in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil.
- add 1 onion, 1 inch ginger and 4 cloves garlic.
- saute on medium flame until the onions turn golden brown.
- now add 2 tomato and saute well.
- saute until the tomato turns soft and mushy.
- cool completely and transfer to the mixer jar.
- grind to smooth paste. keep aside.
- in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. fry the stuffed chilli until the blisters appear.
- keep the fried chilli aside.
- add 1 bay leaf, 3 pods cardamom, 1 tsp cumin. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
- 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.
- further, add the prepared gravy base and cook until the oil separates.
- also, add ¼ cup curd and cook well.
- now add 1½ cup water and 1 tsp salt.
- mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
- transfer the fried chilli and mix gently.
- cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed.
- add ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
- finally, enjoy Stuffed Mirch Sabji Recipe with roti or naan.
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.