The last in the stuffed series this week is this very unique yet flavourful Dhokla Shimla Mirch where a Shimla Mirch (Bell pepper / Capsicum) is stuffed with Dhokla Mix and steamed. We are a huge fan of Steamed food, and so this was a perfect pick me up for the theme - Stuffed 🙂
Adapted from Tarla Dalal's recipe, this is surely going to be made very often for its unique look as well as its being GF and vegetable based. So, if you are a fan of steamed food too do check out this recipe!
More steamed dishes (Multi-cuisine) on this blog:
- Amiri Khaman
- Oats Methi Dhokla
- Cabbage Dhokla
- Instant Khaman
- Lauki Muthia
- Edada / Safed Dhokla
- Bhatta dhokla
- Vegetarian Steamed Dimsums
- Moong Dal Spicy Idli
- Undlige (Akki Thari Kadubu) - GF Rice rava steamed dumplings
- Eggless Wholewheat Steamed Chocolate Cake
- Sweet Aval Pidi Kozhukattai
- Fresh Rajma Sundal
- 10+ varieties of Idli
Prep time - 10 mins, Steaming time - 15 mins ; Serves - 2
You would need:
2 large (firm) Bell peppers (choose those with a sturdy base)
Dhokla mix - I used the khaman recipe from my blog
Tempering:
Oil - ½ tsp
White / black sesame seeds - ½ tsp
Mustard OR jeera (cumin seeds) - ¼ tsp
Method:
Trim the edges of the bell pepper. Make the batter of the Khaman and keep aside.
Bring a steamer to rolling boil with adequate batter.
Halve the peppers and de-seed them. Add soda to the batter (as per recipe) and gently pour into the halved peppers (Batter should not be too thick or thin) only till ⅔ full.
Steam on high for 12-15 mins or till the dhokla is cooked through and a skewer comes clean. Prepare the tempering on the halved pieces directly.
Cool for 3-4 mins. Then slice and serve.
Sending to BM # 89 under stuffed dishes theme
Srivalli says
This is more a topped snack no?..hehehe..anyway I love the idea, it is indeed a great snack to enjoy!
Priya Suresh says
Omg, this is definitely a fabulous dish. Dhokla simla mirch looks absolutely irresistible, cant wait to make some soon.
Varada's Kitchen says
I would have never thought to cook dokla inside a bell pepper. Very innovative.
Harini R says
OMG! what a fantastic idea to have a dhokla stuffing. I am so going to try this out.
Mayuri Patel says
Wow have never come across a dhokra stuffed dish. This looks so good. An innovative recipe.
Gayathri Kumar says
What an incredible idea. The doklas must be brimming with the pepper flavour. Yum..
Preeti says
Wow.. what a innovation.. never heard dhokla in any veg as stuffing... bookmark.. awesome treat for tastebuds aswellas eyes.
Unknown says
Without a doubt, this is a totally unheard off...dhokla in a capsicum. I'm sure my husband, who is a capsicum lover will love it .
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
That is a such a great idea to use bell peppers as the base for dhokla. So innovative and I am now tempted to these soon.
Chef Mireille says
I love stuffed peppers and this is such a unique version with a very different stuffing - would love to try it
CookwithRenu says
Innovative ideas of adding dhokla batter in Simla Mirchi, it would have imparted the taste. Awesome
Suja Ram says
That looks very nice and interesting..I would surely try this as Iam a fan of Dhoklas and Capsicums..
Padmajha says
This is such an innovative dish! Love the bell pepper stuffed dhoklas!