Stuffed Capsicum With Aloo

Here is a very simple stuffed capsicum with aloo. There is nothing exotic about it. It is a simple recipe. Yet it is not only a very good side dish but can act as a yummy starter too. Lets learn how to make bharwa shimla mirch Indian style.

Ingredients:

• 5-6 small soft Shimla Mirch (Capsicum)
• 3 – 4 medium boiled Aloo (Potatoes)
• 1 Onion finely chopped
• 1/4th tsp Haldi (Turmeric powder)
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/2 tsp Dry mango powder (Amchur Powder)
• 1 tblsp chopped Coriander Leaves (Hara Dhania)
• Salt To Taste
• Oil for cooking

How to Make Bharwa Shimla Mirch With Aloo :

1. Cut the top of the capsicums and scoop out the seeds. Smear some oil all over the capsicums and leave aside.
2. Heat oil in a flat bottom pan. Add the jeera and when it sputters add the chopped onions and green chilies. Saute for a minute. Then add the boiled potatoes and the dry spices.
3. Cover and cook for a minute or two.
4. Then add the chopped Coriander leaves and garam masala.
5. Now one by one fill the shimla mirch with this potato mixture.
6. Heat oil in a shallow pan / kadhai and shallow fry the stuffed capsicums from all sides. Keep turning very often as capsicum gets cooked very soon.
7. Baked Version: You can even bake the capsicums in a OTG. For that add some grated cheese on top and place it on a baking tray. Then grill them in oven for 7 – 8 mins or till you get a nice from all sides.
8. You can garnish the stuffed shimla mirch with grated paneer
9. Serve hot.

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