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Indian Stuffed Bell Peppers - Air Fryer Stuffed Capsicum

A delicious potato filling with Indian spice flavors tasty makes these delicious Stuffed Bell Peppers - Air Fryer Stuffed Capsicum a healthy and satisfying dish. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bell peppers, large
  • 3 yukon potatoes, large (1.45 pounds, 3 cups mashed)
  • 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp red chili powder     (cayenne pepper)
  • 1 tsp ground coriander      (dhaniya powder)
  • 1 tsp mango powder       (amchur/amchoor powder)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 small serrano peppers (green chili)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup mozeralla cheese
  • 1 tsp oil (for greasing the air fryer)

Method
 

Prep
  1. Prepare the potatoes. Rinse and peel the potatoes. Then chop them into 3-to-4-inch cubes. Keep the potatoes large so they maintain shape. Boil them. I used an instant pot. I put 3 cups water and added the potatoes on the trivet. Additionally, I cooked the potatoes on manual/high pressure mode for 5 minutes and quick released the pressure. You can also boil the potatoes in a pot on the stove top.
  2. Rinse and chop the onions, serrano peppers, and cilantro finely.
  3. Rinse, pat dry the bell pepper with a napkin and chop the bell peppers into 2 halves and clean the seeds out of the inside. Also, remove the membrane and make it even.  
Cook in Air Fryer
  1. Once the potatoes are ready, add in chopped onions, red chili powder, ground coriander, amchur, ground cumin, chopped cilantro, chopped serrano peppers, salt, and black salt. Mix well. Divide the filling evenly between the 2 or 3 large bell peppers.
  2. When you are ready to cook, rub inside of air fryer basket with the oil. Add the bell peppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Furthermore,  air fryer at 360°F for 10 minutes. Finally, top off with Mozzarella cheese and air fry for another 2 minutes at 360°F until the cheese melts.
Stove Top or Baking Options
  1. Stove Top - You can also make these on the stove top. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan. Saute them for 2-3 minutes on low heat, then turn slightly so that the other side gets cooked. Keep repeating until every side is cooked well. The entire process should take about 18 to 20 minutes.
  2. Pre heat the oven at 350 degrees F and bake them for 20 minutes. Add in the cheese and broil for another minute or until the cheese is melted. Keep watching to make sure the cheese doesn't get burnt.