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    Aloo Capsicum Sabzi Recipe

    By Rachna Published: Dec 10, 2020 · Modified: Apr 23, 2024 Leave a Comment

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    This aloo capsicum or potatoes with green peppers is a surprisingly tasty and quick to make side dish for a meal.

    When I am looking to make a vegetable dish that is done very quickly, I opt for this recipe. It goes very well with rotis or parathas and some dal tadka.

    You will like this roasted okra recipe, Sem ki sabzi recipe and Mangodi aloo sabzi recipe. Also try Aloo methi recipe and High Protein soya chunks curry.

    aloo capsicum plated in a wok

    This Shimla mirch (capsicum) ki sabzi is a favourite of my kids. They love it in their lunchboxes too.

    I like to leave the capsicum with a bit of bite. Mushy peppers don’t really taste great.

    The trick to making a tasty vegetable side is in choosing the freshest of produce. Choose bright green peppers without blemishes and wrinkles.

    Chop into half. Remove the white veins and seeds and then cut them lengthwise into long strips or squares.

    Here is my simple aloo shimla mirch as made in my home:

    Step-by-step Pictures:

    In kadhai or stove top recipe

    Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and minced garlic. Cook for about a minute.

    Wok with cumin seeds and chopped garlic in oil.

    Add pureed tomatoes and cook for about 3-5 minutes till cooked.

    Tomato puree added to the wok

    Add the potato wedges with turmeric powder and salt.

    Mix well.

    Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes till potatoes are half cooked.

    Potatoes added to cooked tomato puree with turmeric powder and salt

    Add chopped capsicum, coriander powder, cayenne and garam masala.

    Mix well and cook covered till potatoes are completely done and capsicum have a slight bite to them.

    Takes about 8-10 minutes on low flame.

    Chopped capsicum added to the wok along with cayenne, ground coriander and garam masala

    Keep opening and stirring the veggies once every 2-3 minutes.

    The veggies cook in their own steam and you should not need to add any water.

    Taste and adjust seasoning.

    Aloo capsicum mixed together in a wok.

    Your Shimla mirch ki sabzi is ready to be eaten.  Enjoy it with rotis or parathas.

    In Air fryer

    Preheat air fryer at 360F or 180C for 5 minutes.

    Take a parchment paper dish or parchment paper sheet and add cubed diced potatoes.

    Add oil, cumin seeds and minced garlic to it.

    Air fry for 5 minutes till half done.

    Potato cubes on a parchment paper dish in air fryer basket.

    Now add tomato puree along with chopped capsicum or green peppers.

    Add turmeric powder, garam masala, ground coriander powder, cayenne and salt.

    Cubed potatoes with added chopped capsicum, tomato puree, spices and salt.

    Mix well.

    Air fry at 180C or 360F for 15 minutes till the potatoes are completely cooked.

    Aloo capsicum after air frying in air fryer basket.

    If they are not, cook for 3-4 minutes more at the same temperature.

    If you want them to be crispy outside, then cook for 4 minutes at 200C or 390F.

    Your aloo shimla mirch is done. Try this easy recipe.

    aloo capsicum sabzi in a kadhai with a checked red napkin in the background

    Here's the recipe card:

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    Aloo Shimla Mirch | Aloo Capsicum Recipe

    Rachna Parmar
    This is a super easy and healthy Indian vegetarian side dish called aloo capsicum or aloo shimla mirch. Goes really well with rotis or parathas
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer/Side Dish, dry vegetable
    Cuisine North Indian | Uttar Pradesh | Punjabi
    Servings 4
    Calories 51 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 green peppers cut in long strips
    • 1 potato peeled and cut into wedges
    • 2 tomatoes pureed
    • 1 tsp. vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
    • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tsp. garam masala powder
    • 1 tsp. coriander powder
    • 1 tsp. cayenne or red chilli powder
    • ½ tsp. turmeric powder
    • Salt to taste

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    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and minced garlic. Cook for about a minute
    • Add pureed tomatoes and cook for about 3-5 minutes till cooked. Add the potato wedges with turmeric powder and salt. Mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes till potatoes are half cooked.
    • Add chopped capsicum, coriander powder, cayenne and garam masala. Mix well and cook covered till potatoes are completely done and capsicum have a slight bite to them. Takes about 8-10 minutes on low flame.
    • Keep opening and stirring the veggies once every 2-3 minutes.
    • The veggies cook in their own steam and you should not need to add any water.
    • Taste and adjust seasoning.
    • Your Shimla mirch ki sabzi is ready to be eaten. Enjoy it with rotis or parathas.

    Notes

    This is a vegan recipe, perfect for all plant-based food eaters.
    You can use coloured peppers too in this recipe or a combination of them.
    Remember to cut the capsicum and potatoes in similar-sized pieces. It helps in uniform cooking.
    You can adjust the spices as per your liking. This recipe is moderately spicy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 931IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
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