How long does Bharwa Shimla Mirch take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Bharwa Shimla Mirch serve?

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

Is Bharwa Shimla Mirch vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Bharwa Shimla Mirch?

2 Green Capsicum, 3 Potato, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Bharwa Shimla Mirch?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Bharwa Shimla Mirch?

About 329 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Bharwa Shimla Mirch

Name: Bharwa Shimla Mirch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 Green Capsicum; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; 3 Potato, Boiled; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Dry Mango Powder; ½ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Oil

40 min
not spicy
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Shimla Mirch Aloo · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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Bharwa shimla mirch: capsicum halves stuffed with amchur-spiced potato and pan-roasted until charred. Vegetarian, serves 2, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

15 items

2 people

Green Capsicum2
Oil2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Potato, Boiled3
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Dry Mango Powder½ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	329kcal	658kcal
Protein	5.6g	11g
Carbohydrate	41g	81g
Fat	17g	34g
Fibre	7.5g	15g
Sugar	6.6g	13g

Cookd masalas for green capsicum

Method

1
Cut the Capsicums in half, deseed them and keep aside.
Green Capsicum
2
In a pan, Add the oil and fry the cumin till it starts to crackle. Add in the Onion and cook till the onion turns translucent Add the ginger garlic paste and the green chili. Add turmeric powder, Asafoetida and saute for few minutes
OilCuminOnionGinger Garlic PasteGreen ChilliTurmeric PowderAsafoetidaCoriander Powder
3
Add the potatoes. Mix the potatoes well and add the Garam Masala, Amchur Powder, Coriander powder, Chaat Masala and salt. Mix everything well and set aside to cool.
PotatoRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderDry Mango PowderChaat Masala PowderSalt
4
Now carefully stuff the potatoes in the capsicum. In the same pan add some oil and roast the Capsicums for 15 minutes on low flame till the outer covering is charred and fully cooked. Make sure you place the capsicum with the potato filling uswards. Garnish with finely chopped coriander and serve hot.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Bharwa Shimla Mirch take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bharwa Shimla Mirch serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bharwa Shimla Mirch vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Bharwa Shimla Mirch spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Bharwa Shimla Mirch?: 2 Green Capsicum, 3 Potato, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bharwa Shimla Mirch?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Bharwa Shimla Mirch?: About 329 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.