STUFFED TOMATO

Tomatoes give Vitamin A, low fat . Paneer gives calcium while the fiber is derived from mixed veggies . Stuffed tomatoes are classic comfort food .Serve with a mixed green salad stuffed with garden fresh veggies .The perfect side dish or filling enough for a whole meal. These stuffed tomatoes are super easy but tastes awesome .I topped my stuffed tomatoes with some grated cheese which attracts everyone at my place.

INGREDIENTS:
5-6 Small sized Tomatoes
1  All Coloured Bell Peppers each [ Capsicum ]
100 gms Panner
2 Tbsp Corn Carnels
2 Tbsp Green Peas
1 Onion
5-6 Garlic Cloves
1/2 Inch Ginger
Salt
Sugar
Red Chilly Powder
Garam Masala
Dry Coriander Powder
Turmeric
Oil
Cheese [ Optional ]


METHOD :



STEP 1 -  Slice the top of the tomatoes. Scoop out the pulp and reserve to use in the filling. Keep aside the tomato shells and the tops too

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STEP 2 - Heat a pan and add 1-2 tablespoon oil to it.
STEP 3 - Add finely chopped onion, garlic ,ginger and fry till golden .

STEP 4 - Add mashed paneer , tomato pulp, boiled corns and blanched green peas.

STEP 5 - Saute all the veggies properly . Add spices accordingly and mix well.
STEP 6 - Stir and cook the veggies over a low flame for next 5 minutes until they blended properly.
STEP 7 - Divide the veggies mix in to equal portions. Fill this mixture to the tomato shells and replace the sliced off tops. [ Put a Toothpick to keep them upright ]

STEP 8 - Heat oil in another wide pan , add cumin seeds.  Just brush the tomatoes with a little oil from outside. Then put the stuffed tomatoes in the pan gently. Cover the pan. Cook for next 5-7 minutes.

                      Serve hot with a little grated cheese and chopped coriander garnish.


NOTE -
You can cook the stuffed tomatoes in the microwave also .Just put the stuffed tomatoes in the microwave container and microwave it for 4 minutes on high temperature.