Stuffed Capsicum Curry

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

12 capsicums

75gms scraped Maldive fish

75gms shredded onion

salt to taste

a little lime juice

oil for frying

a thick thread

1 c coconut milk

25gms scraped Maldive fish

25gms scraped onion

2" rampa

stem of lemon-grass.

10 curry leaves

1 tomato, chopped

salt to taste

juice of 1/2 a lime

a pinch of saffron

METHOD

1. Slit the capsicums lengthwise and remove the seeds. Stuff each with a mixture of the listed ingredients.

2. Tie each capsicum with a thread and fry in oil. Remove from the pan and keep aside. Remove the threads.

3. Now prepare the gravy. Assemble in a saucepan the listed ingredients.

4. Boil, stirring till the gravy is thick. Put in the stuffed capsicums. Add the lime and saffron. Cook for a few minutes on a low flame.
