Aloo Capsicum (Aloo Shimla Mirch)
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4.8
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Aloo Capsicum (Aloo Shimla Mirch)
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Aloo Shimla Mirch, also called Aloo Capsicum, is an Indian bell pepper & potato stir fry. This is a simple and quick recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes, yet so delicious. Serve this vegan and gluten-free side dish for an easy lunch or dinner with dal and roti.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon oil preferably mustard oil
- 2 bell pepper cut in long pieces
- 2 potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
- 1 green chili pepper diced, optional
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 cup tomato chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder (Amchur) or 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- cilantro to garnish
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, asafoetida and let them crackle for 30 seconds.
- Add green chili, onions and grated ginger. Saute and cook until the onions turn golden.
- Add potatoes and stir well. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes. Stir a few times while cooking.
- Remove lid and add all the spices. Stir it well.
- Add tomatoes, stir well. Cover with a lid and cook for about 3 minutes until the tomatoes are mushy.
- Remove the lid and add bell peppers and mix well.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until the bell peppers are mostly cooked. You want to leave a little crunch. Turn off heat.
- Add aamchur and mix gently.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with roti.
Instant Pot Method
- Heat instant pot in sauté mode and add oil in it. Add cumin, hing, green chili pepper and ginger.
- Add onions and saute for 3-4 minutes until they are golden. Then add the tomatoes and stir well.
- Add the bell peppers, potatoes, 3 tablespoon water, and spices. Mix well.
- Change the instant pot setting to manual mode or pressure cook mode, at high pressure for 2 minutes. Keep the vent in sealing position.
- When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually. The veggies would be cooked. If they are watery, change the instant pot setting to saute mode and stir until you get the desired consistency.
- Stir in the dry mango powder or lemon juice and mix well.
- Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with roti or naan, along with some homemade yogurt.
Stovetop Pressure Cooker
- Follow the same method as above and cook for one whistle on high heat. Release the pressure manually. Mix in the aamchur powder and lemon juice. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
- Paleo Variation: I added both bell peppers and potatoes to this recipe. To make it paleo, skip the potatoes or add sweet potatoes.
- Adjust Spices: Increase or decrease the amount of chili powder or green chilies to suit your desired level of spiciness.
- Which Green chili to use? I typically use Thai, Birdeye or Serrano Chili Pepper in my recipes. Don't forget to adjust to your taste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
1267mg
(53%)
Potassium
554mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
4660IU
(93%)
Vitamin C
169mg
(188%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1267mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 4660IU | 93% |
| Vitamin C | 169mg | 188% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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48 reviews
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