Aloo Shimla Mirch recipe is such an easy & quick recipe capsicum recipe and one of my favorite recipes. Capsicum is called Bell Pepper in some parts of the world. This Bell Pepper recipe is a North Indian Punjabi recipe. You can make this Capsicum Potato recipe without onion, tomato as well. It will equally taste delicious. It can be served as a side dish with Rice & lentils (Dal) or with Chapati (Roti) or Parathas.
I have shown step by step process further to make this recipe. Recipe Video is up on our YouTube channel & the link is at the bottom to watch the full video.
Ingredients :
1. Oil 2 Tbsp
2. Cumin Seeds 1 Tbsp
3. Black Pepper 6-7
4. Green Chilies 1-2 (Chopped)
5. Garlic 1 Tbsp (Chopped)
6. Ginger 1 Tbsp (Chopped)
7. Asafoetida 1/4 Tsp
8. Onions 1 Cup (Chopped)
9. Potatoes 2 Cups
10. Turmeric 1 Tsp
11. Coriander Powder 2 Tbsp
12. Cumin Powder 1 Tsp
13. Red Chilli Powder 1 Tsp
14. Tomatoes 1 Cup (Chopped)
15. Capsicum 2 Cups (Chopped)
16. Salt to Taste
17. Garam Masala 1 Tsp
18. Coriander Leaves 1 Tsp
Instructions:
1. In a pan, add 2 Tbsp Oil, 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds, black pepper 6-7 & Saute for a minute.
2. Now add 1-2 Chopped Green Chilies, 1 Tbsp Ginger, 1 Tbsp Garlic, 1/4 Tsp asafetida and Saute for 1-2 minutes on low-medium flame.
3. Add 1 cup chopped onions and saute for 3-4 minutes until transparent and add 2 Cups of Potatoes. Mix potatoes with onions and cook for 10 minutes and stir occasionally.
4. Next add 1 Tsp Turmeric, 2 Tbsp Coriander Powder, 1 Tsp Cumin Powder, 1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder, and Mix well.
5. Add 1 Cup Chopped tomatoes and Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
6. Lastly, add Green Capsicum (Bell Pepper) cut into cubes or roughly chopped.
7. Mix all together and Cook for 5 Minutes minutes on Med-Low heat. Also, add salt to taste, 1 Tsp Garam Masala and cook for another 5-7 Minutes.
8. Garnish with Coriander Leaves. Quick and easy Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum) is ready to serve.
Video for Aloo Shimla Mirch Recipe:
Complete Step by Step Instructions With Images To Make Delicious Homemade Aloo Shimla Mirch Recipe:
1. In a pan, add 2 Tbsp Oil.
2. Add 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds.
3. Add black pepper 6-7
4. And Saute for a minute.
5. Now add 1-2 Chopped Green Chilies.
6. Add 1 Tbsp Garlic
7. 1 Tbsp Ginger
8. Saute for 1-2 minutes on low-medium flame.
9. Add 1/4 Tsp asafetida.
10. Add 1 cup chopped onions
11. And saute for 3-4 minutes until transparent.
12. And add 2 Cups of Potatoes.
13. Mix potatoes with onions.
14. And cook for 10 minutes.
15. And stir occasionally.
16. Now add 1 Tsp Turmeric
17. 2 Tbsp Coriander Powder.
18. 1 Tsp Cumin Powder
19. Add 1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
20. And mix well.
21. Add 1 Cup Chopped tomatoes
22. Mix well.
23. And Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
24. Let the potato semi-cooked properly.
25. Lastly, add Green Capsicum (Bell Pepper) cut into cubes or roughly chopped.
26. Mix all together
27. And Cook for 5 Minutes minutes on Med-Low heat.
28. Also, add salt to taste
29. Add 1 Tsp Garam Masala
30. Mix again properly.
31. And cook for another 5-7 Minutes.
32. Garnish with Coriander Leaves.
33. Quick and easy Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum) is ready to serve.
34. Take it out in a serving bowl.
35. Goes well with Roti, Chapati, Naan, or any type of Bread.
