North Indian Stuffed Peppers
with Spicy Mung Beans & Mango Raita
This hearty flavor bomb of a supper was inspired by bharwa simla mirch, the North Indian staple of bell peppers stuffed with a fiery potato filling. We load these bold pepper packages with mung beans, which are tiny, earthy, nutty legumes brimming with protein and fiber. A cooling mint and mango raita, or yogurt sauce, tames the heat for a refreshing finish.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 3 dried bird's eye chiles, crushed (divided)
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 russet potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup mung beans, rinsed and sorted
- 2 yellow bell pepper, halved lengthwise and deseeded
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 5.3 oz Forager Project® Organic Dairy-free Cashewmilk Yogurt
- 1 mango, diced and peeled
- 0.25 oz mint, leaves minced
- 2 tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, garam masala, and just half the bird's eye chile and cook until onion is beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in carrot, potato, mung beans, 2¼ cups water, and ½ tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans and vegetables are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (4-servings: use ¼ cup vegetable oil, 3½ cups water, 1 tsp salt) (TIP: Use more chile if you prefer more spice.)
Meanwhile, brush baking sheet with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Place peppers, cut side down, on baking sheet and roast until browned, 15 to 18 minutes. (4-servings: use 2 tsp vegetable oil)
Stir together lime zest, lime juice, yogurt, mango, mint, and a pinch of salt and pepper in medium bowl.
Spoon mango raita on serving plates. Mound bean mixture into peppers and place North Indian stuffed peppers with spicy mung beans on plates. अपने खाने का आनंद लें!
To “sort” mung beans (as noted in ingredient list) means to look for and discard any naturally occurring debris or stones.
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