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Dolme Felfel (Persian Stuffed Capsicums/bell Peppers)

Gently simmered red capsicums, basmati rice and mushrooms, warmed with turmeric.

50 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min · 50 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Soak split peas in water overnight. Cook the split peas for about 20 mins with turmeric and enough water to cover.

    20 min
  2. 2

    Cook the rice in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Chop all the herbs and add to pan with half-cooked split peas and rice, and add stock.

    5 min
  3. 3

    Chop the mushrooms and add to the mixture. Cut a circle in the top of the capsicums and remove the seeds.

  4. 4

    Stuff the capsicums with the cooked mixture. Drizzle a bit of olive oil onto a baking tray and place the capsicum in the tray.

  5. 5

    Pour the crushed tomatoes and half a cup of water over the capsicums.

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