How long does Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum) take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum)?

300 grams Potato, 250 grams Green Capsicum, 6 grams Green Chilli, 4 grams Coriander Leaves, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum)?

About 148 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum)

Name: Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 300 grams Potato, Small Dice; 250 grams Green Capsicum, Cubes; 6 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 4 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Oil; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 2 grams Coriander Powder; 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 15 ml Water, For Cooking; 1.5 grams Dry Mango Powder; 0.5 grams Garam Masala Powder

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as aloo capsicum, aloo shimla mirch sabzi, shimla mirch aloo, aloo mirch · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Dairy-free

Aloo shimla mirch is a dry potato and green capsicum sabzi with cumin, turmeric, amchur and garam masala. Mild, vegetarian, serves 4, 35 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Potato, Small Dice300 grams
Green Capsicum, Cubes250 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped6 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped4 grams
Oil2 tbsp
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Cumin½ tsp
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Coriander Powder2 grams
Red Chilli Powder1.5 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Water, For Cooking15 ml
Dry Mango Powder1.5 grams
Garam Masala Powder0.5 grams

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	148kcal	592kcal
Protein	2.4g	9.6g
Carbohydrate	17g	68g
Fat	8.3g	33g
Fibre	3.3g	13g
Sugar	2.3g	9.2g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small half-inch cubes. Wash them and drain. Remove the seeds from the capsicum and cut it into 1-inch pieces. Chop the green chillies and coriander leaves.
PotatoGreen CapsicumGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
2
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame. Add the asafoetida and cumin, and fry for 30 seconds. Add the green chillies, turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder, and stir for 20 seconds.
OilAsafoetidaCuminTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderRed Chilli Powder
3
Add the potatoes and salt, and mix well. Sprinkle the water, cover and cook on low flame for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring twice, until the potatoes are almost soft.
SaltWater
4
Add the capsicum and mix. Cook without the lid on medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes until the capsicum is just soft and the potatoes are fully cooked.
5
Add the amchur powder, garam masala and coriander leaves. Mix and cook for 1 minute until the masala coats every piece. Serve hot with phulka, or with dal and rice.
Dry Mango PowderGaram Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum) take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum)?: 300 grams Potato, 250 grams Green Capsicum, 6 grams Green Chilli, 4 grams Coriander Leaves, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Aloo Shimla Mirch (Potato Capsicum)?: About 148 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.