Method- Pressure cook the rice, keep aside.
- Wash and cut the the tuna steak into 1-inch cubes.
- Wash the bell peppers thoroughly, pat dry.
- Next cut the top off peppers 1 inch from the stem end, and remove seeds.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add a tsp of salt to the boiling water, then add peppers and boil for about 2 to 3 minutes or until their flesh slightly softened.
- Make sure to keep peppers completely submerged in the water.
- Drain, set aside to cool.
- Heat a tbsp of oil/butter in a non stick skillet, add panch phoron, when it starts to sputter, add the chopped onion and fry till translucent.
- Next add the corn kernels and peas and fry for covered for 2 to 3 minutes, next add the fish pieces, add salt and pepper and fry till the fish is fully cooked.
- Next add rice, chopped cilantro and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Mix well and let cook covered for 2 minutes on low flame until all the flavours blend together.
- Keep aside and let cool.
- Next fill the peppers with this mixture, top it with shredded cheese.
Pepper stuffed with tuna and rice
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Set the oven temparature to broil.
- Place the bell peppers on a oven safe tray and broil for 25-30 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and let cool.
- This is generally served as a dish by itself, not with curries.
- You can have it according to your preference.
Recipe: Only Fish Recipes