Stuffed Bhavnagri Chillies, Bharela Moong Dal Marcha recipe, Indian Subzi Recipes (2024)

Method

For the stuffing

1. Wash and soak the yellow moong dal in enough water in a deep bowl for 1 hour. Drain and keep aside.
   
2. Heat enough water in a deep non-stick pan, add the yellow moong dal and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Drain and keep aside.
   
3. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida.
   
4. When the seeds crackle, add the onions, ginger-green chilli paste and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add the cooked moong dal, coriander and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
   
6. Cool slightly and keep aside.

1. Divide the stuffing into 12 equal portions.
   
2. Fill each chilli with a portion of the stuffing.
   
3. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
   
4. When the seeds crackle, add the chillies and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes or till they turn brown in colour from all the sides.
   
5. Serve immediately.