Stuffed Banana Peppers / Gutti Mirapakaya

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena

PrepTime:15 mins   CookTime:15 mins   Cuisine: Indian

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This, Stuffed Banana peppers / Gutti Mirapakaya, recipe is not something I learnt from my Mom or somewhere else, but its my own makeover recipe.  It truly turned out extremely tasty that we felt like having more than one serving.

Bursting with a combination of traditional Indian ingredients and the mild heat of banana peppers, this dish promises a truly memorable gastronomic experience. From the moment you take your first bite, you’ll be enchanted by the aromatic blend of spices and the tantalizing balance of textures.

So, join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the captivating flavours of South India in our irresistible Stuffed Banana Peppers, prepared from scratch.

Table of Contents:

1. Health Benefits of ‘Stuffed Banana Peppers / South Indian style Bharwa Mirchi’:
2. Other recipes from my blog:
3. Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Stuffed Banana Peppers (Indian style) / Gutti Mirapakaya’:
4. Prepare the Stuffing:
5. Fill the Stuffing:
6. Cooking the Stuffed Banana Peppers:
7. Tips & Storage:
8. Result:
9. Ingredients, Accessories on ‘AMAZON’ to ‘SHOP’:
10. Recipe Card & Print:

Health Benefits of ‘Stuffed Banana Peppers / South Indian style Bharwa Mirchi’:

Banana Peppers are a good source of Vitamin A, B-6, C , fibre, folate and very low calories. All these nutrients are very important for healthy heart and reduce the risk of cancer.

To Conclude, This, Stuffed Banana peppers / Gutti mirapakaya, is of course a Vegan & Gluten free recipe, yet it has protein rich stuffing as we are using ground nuts & sesame seeds.

It is suitable for Vegan, Plant Based, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Weight Watchers diets.

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Ingredients:

• Banana Peppers / Bajji Mirchi – 5
• Salt – as per taste
• Peanuts / Palleelu – 2 tablespoons
• Sesame Seeds / Nuvvulu / Til – 2 tablespoons
• Whole Cumin Seeds / Jeera – 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
• Besan / Chickpea Flour –  2 tablespoons
• Chopped Coriander / Cilantro Leaves – a handful
• Water – as required
• Cooking Oil – 4 tablespoons

Special Ingredients:

• Peanuts / Palleelu
• Sesame Seeds / Nuvvulu / Til
• Besan / Chickpea Flour

Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Stuffed Banana Peppers (Indian style) / Gutti Mirapakaya’:

Prepare the Stuffing:

• Put a medium size pan on stovetop under medium flame.
• Add the Peanuts / Palleelu, Sesame Seeds/ Nuvvulu and Whole Cumin / Jeera to the pan.
• Dry roast until you get a pleasant aroma.
• Switch the flame off and let them cool completely.
• Now, take the roasted items into a spice blender /  mixer and make into fine powder.
• Transfer this into a separate bowl, along with the salt, besan / chickpea flour and half of chopped coriander leaves.
• Add enough water and make it into a thick paste.

Fill the Stuffing:

Take the Banana Peppers / Mirchi, wash under running water, dry them with a kitchen towel.  Slit each length wise and make an opening to insert the stuffing. Using a tiny spoon fill all the peppers / mirchi with this spice powder mix.

Cooking the Stuffed Banana Peppers:

Put a large frying pan on stove top under medium flame. Pour the oil, gently place the stuffed peppers. Sprinkle little water (2 tablespoons) and close the pan with lid.

After 5-7 mins, open the lid and turn each pepper to the other side. Close the pan with lid, and let it cook this side for more 5 mins.

Now, open the lid and check if they are properly cooked and then switch the flame off. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve. Done!! 

Tips & Storage:

• Try not to remove the stalk from the peppers.
• Just slit the peppers length wise, but be careful not to cut them, just make an opening to insert the stuffing.
• I did not add any extra spice for the stuffing, as the peppers itself are hot enough.
• Adjust the salt and spice as per your taste.
• Storage: You can make the powder for stuffing, in advance and then use it whenever needed.
• These, Stuffed banana peppers, stay good at room temperature up to 2 days.

Result:

• These, Stuffed banana peppers / gutti mirapakaya, seem to be spicy but they aren’t.
• We had these as a side with steamed rice along with a spoonful of ghee/butter.

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