Peppers with Paneer & Peas

Recipe for: PEPPERS, stuffed with Paneer & Peas 

Ingredients: 

• 2 tblsp sunflower oil
• ¼ tsp mustard seeds
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp group cumin
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 225g/ 8oz paneer, cut into cubes
• 100g/ 4oz frozen peas, defrosted if possible
• 1 large, juicy tomato diced
• 2 large Romano or ordinary (red) peppers, split in half with stalks, seeds & membranes removed 

Method: 

1. heat oil in a frying pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and turmeric until seeds start to pop
2. add paprika & rest of spices, stirring to mix with the oil
3. add paneer and fry gently for a few minutes, turning the cubes so that each side gets lightly browned and an even coating of oil & spices
4. add peas and chopped tomato, cooking for another few minutes until the tomatoes have softened
5. heat oven to 200C/ fan 180C/ gas 6
6. in a baking dish or on a non-stick baking sheet add a little oil
7. stuff the halved peppers with the paneer/ pea mix & place on the oiled dish/ tray
8. roast for 15-20 minutes until the peppers have cooked & softened 

What else you need to know: 

1. a very tasty vegetarian snack, main course or side-dish.