Dolmeh Felfel: persian food with bell peppers
Dolmeh Felfel is one of the delicious and party-friendly dishes that has a very beautiful color and aroma. This dish is prepared in different countries, but here we will teach you the Iranian cooking method. In this dish, the most important ingredient is bell peppers, which you can prepare in any color because it gives a beautiful look to your food.
Pepper Dolma is also known as stuffed peppers, whose raw materials are fixed and are also prepared in eggplant, tomato, and potato, and their cooking recipes are similar. You just have to use fresh raw materials to improve its quality.
Benefits of bell peppers for the body
Bello peppers are rich in vitamin C, which is a strong antioxidant. It is also an excellent food for eye health and cancer prevention. It protects the health of the skin and hair and is very useful for weight loss and pain relief. There is fiber in all vegetables, and bell peppers are one of them.
In Iran, there are many varieties of dolmeh, and Dolme Esfenaj, eggplant dolmeh, Dolme kalam are some of the several Iranian dolma. This dish also has protein due to the presence of red meat.
Ingredients for Dolmeh Felfel: persian food with bell peppers
For this dish, you must use fresh bell peppers, which will improve the quality of your food. Colorful bell peppers make the food look more beautiful and are great for parties.
| Bell peppers | 4 Pc |
| Minced meat | 200 Grams |
| Onion | 1 Pc |
| Aromatic vegetables | 1 Cup |
| Chickpeas | Half a cup |
| Rice | Half a cup |
| Tomato paste | 2 Tablespoons |
| Salt, pepper, turmeric | As needed |
| Oil | As needed |
How to make Dolmeh Felfel: persian food with bell peppers
Step 1
Like all legumes, put chickpeas in water a few hours in advance to reduce their bloating. Put it on the heat with water until it is half cooked. Put the rice in water 1 hour in advance and half cook it with water and salt. Then drain the water and chickpeas.
Step 2
Put a suitable container on the heat and add a little oil to it. Chop the onion and fry it in the oil. Add the minced meat to it and fry it until its color changes.
Step 3
Chop aromatic vegetables such as savory, basil, coriander, parsley and mint and add to the meat. Add the spices to the ingredients in any amount needed and mix together.
Step 4
Add the cooked lentils and rice along with the tomato paste to the ingredients and add two tablespoons of water and let it cook for 10 minutes. Remove the ingredients from the heat to cool.
Step 5
Wash the bell pepper and cut off the top and empty it. Fill the peppers with the stuffing ingredients and put the head back on it and place in a pot. To make the peppers better and more flavorful, season one to two tablespoons of tomato paste with spices. Add a glass of water to it and pour it into the pot as a sauce and close the lid. Put it on low heat for 40 minutes until your Dolmeh Felfel is ready.
Eat this delicious dish with bread, vegetables and pickles.
Benefits of Dolmeh Felfel(stuffed peppers) for the body
- High protein and fiber
- Improves the digestive system
- Controls blood sugar
- Strengthens and improves eye health
- Rich in vitamin C and high antioxidants
- Prevents anemia and contains iron and minerals
Disadvantages of Dolmeh Felfel(stuffed peppers) for the body
- Food poisoning
- Digestive problems
- Bloating and difficult digestion
- High in calories and fat
Conclusion
Dolmeh Felfel or stuffed pepper is a popular persian dish that is prepared with fresh bell peppers. This dish can also be prepared without meat, which is a great option for vegetarians. There are different types of dolmeh in Iran, the ingredients of which are the same. You can use this delicious dish as a dinner or lunch meal and it is also good for illness.
For parties, easily prepare this delicious dish at home and decorate your tables with color. Cook Dolmeh Felfel with this recipe and share your comments with us.