Stuffed Bajra (Pearl Millet) Sandwich

          If you are thinking of introducing some healthy snack in your family, then try this simple and easy sandwich. I stuffed it with some boiled bajra and cheese along with some seasonings for a quick sumptuous snack. They can also be served as an after-school snack or as a lunch box meal. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 4 brown bread slices
• 1/2 cup boiled & drained bajra (pearl millet)
• 2 cheese cubes
• pinch of salt
• pinch of pepper
• 1 fresh red / green chili, chopped (opt)
• 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• butter as required

           To make these yummy sandwiches, spread some butter over the bread slices. Place one slice on a greased sandwich maker and spread 1/2 of the bajra, cheese, chili's, coriander leaves and a pinch of salt and pepper powder.

          Place another slice over it and close it firmly. Now place the sandwich maker over an open flame and roast on both sides till done. 

           Gently remove it and serve with green chutney or sauce for a healthy and nutritious breakfast / evening snack. They may also be packed for a lunch box meal. 

                   Spread some butter over the bread slices. Place one slice on a greased 
                   sandwich maker & spread 1/2 of bajra, cheese, chilies, coriander leaves,
                   pinch of salt & pepper powder. Place another slice over it & close it.

                    Place sandwich maker on an open flame & roast on both sides till done. 

                    Gently remove it & serve with green chutney / sauce for a healthy and
                    nutritious breakfast / evening snack. 

                               They may also be packed for a lunch box meal. 

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chicken Mince & Couscous

         
           
         A perfect healthy appetizer, these Bell Peppers are stuffed with mince and couscous. You can go ahead and make a veggie version with boiled potatoes and /or paneer. A very quick and an easy way to make use of these colorful and appealing Bell Peppers. It can also be baked and prepared into a gravy based dish to be had with rice. The leftover filling can be made into stuffed parathas.

• 4 Bell Peppers (capsicum)
• 200 gms. minced chicken
• 1/2 cup couscous
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
• cheese and mint leaves to garnish

         Soak the couscous in 1/2 cup hot water. Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes. Chop off the top portions of all the Bell Peppers. Scoop out the inside. 

         Boil water in a pan and once it starts boiling, drop the bell peppers and boil for 7-8 minutes. Drain and keep aside.

          Heat oil in a pan and temper with the cumin seeds. Add the onion and sauté till light brown. Now add the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder and garam masala powder mixed with little water.

          Sauté till oil separates from the sides of the pan. Now add the minced chicken and salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Add 1 cup water. Cover and cook till dry.

          When it cools down, combine with the couscous and salt to taste. Add to it the chopped coriander and mint leaves and mix well. 

         Stuff this filling into the bell peppers and serve, garnished with cheese and mint leaves as an appetizer.