Capsicum Rings

Capsicum rings, a light and crunchy dish, perfect for a hot cup of tea / coffee. The mint leaves provide unique flavour to the dish.

Ingredients:

• Capsicums, firm: 3 medium sized
• Paneer (cottage cheese), grated / crumbled: 1 cup
• Raw Potatoes (boiled, peeled and mashed): 1/2 cup
• Mint (pudina), finely chopped: 4 tbsp
• Green chillies, finely chopped: 1-2
• Cornflour: 1-1/2 tbsp (as required)
• Salt to taste
• Cornflour (for coating capsicum rings)
• Oil (for deep frying)

Method:

1. Wash the capsicums, cut the stems and deseed them. Cut the capsicums into medium sized thick rings and keep aside.
2. Combine all the other ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
3. Hold one capsicum ring in between the palms, carefully stuff the mixture and press tightly.
4. Coat the capsicum ring with cornflour form all sides and deep fry in hot oil till they are golden brown. Repeat with the remaining capsicum pieces.
5. Serve hot sprinkled with the chaat masala.