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In this dish, bell peppers are sliced first, then stuffed with specially prepared paneer masala, and then grilled. A luscious and creamy tomato gravy is prepared where these grilled stuffed pepper slices are dropped in just before serving (similar to Kofta Curry). This simple and easy Indian-style paneer masala gravy recipe is a keeper for special occasions! The way it is served makes this Indian cottage cheese recipe look appetizing and delicious. I feel this sabzi stays true to the classic recipe’s core flavor profile while still giving us a restaurant or dhaba-style experience. Cooking with paneer is very easy. You can make a variety of Indian recipes with it. Paneer Tikka (Tofu Tikka Masala is the vegan version), Paneer Makhani (Tofu Makhani is the vegan version), Kadai Paneer, Matar Paneer, and Palak Paneer, Spinach Paneer Puffs, Paneer Pizza are some other popular recipes. It’s also used to make traditional Indian desserts like Rose Sandesh and Gujiyas! I love adding capsicum to dishes like Veg Kolhapuri, Mushroom Pepper Fry, Veg Jalfrezi, Indian Curry Pasta, Hakka Noodles, and Bell Pepper Pulao. Paneer and capsicum make a great combo and are often clubbed together in many Indian recipes. This recipe is a fusion between Bharwa Shimla Mirch and Paneer Masala gravy. That’s why you can also call this dish Stuffed Bell Peppers Curry or Bharwa Shimla Mirch in Tomato Gravy. You can make it spicy or mild based on your preference. I think it is one of the best paneer recipes I have tasted! Peppers - Green or colored bell peppers/capsicum/Shimla mirch can be used. Red, Yellow, and Orange bell peppers will be mildly sweet in comparison to the green ones. For this particular recipe, the larger the peppers, the better they are because you will get more slices out of them. Other veggies - Potatoes, onions, and ripe red tomatoes are the other basic vegetables you will need to make this stuffed Capsicum Curry. You can also use tomato puree instead of fresh tomatoes for a deeper red color gravy. Seeds and nuts - cumin seeds and unsalted raw cashews will give this vegetarian curry an earthy and nutty flavor. Aromatics - ginger, garlic, green chillies, cilantro, and dried red chillies are what you will need. Spices - Roasted cumin powder and coriander powder are two basic spices that you will need to flavor the Indian cottage cheese. Milk is used to make the tomato gravy creamy. You can also add cream instead.
Since this paneer stuffed capsicum curry recipe is truly one-of-a-kind, it’s ideal to be served on special occasions like holidays, and festivals like Diwali, Holi, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthdays, or Anniversaries. You can also prepare this vegetarian curry for brunches, parties, potlucks, weekend lunches or dinners, or any special occasion. This new recipe looks grand but is one of the easiest paneer recipes with gravy. Leftovers can be packed in lunchboxes. These paneer stuffed bell peppers can also be served without the gravy, as an appetizer.
