Shimla Mirch ki Sabzi

Peppers & Potato Curry
Portions:4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time:19 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. green bell peppers sliced fine
  • 1 onion pureed
  • 1 tomato pureed
  • 1 tbsp. ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp. garlic paste
  • 2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin powder
  • 1 tsp. coriander powder
  • 1 lb. potatoes cooked and cubed
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • Cilantro/coriander leaves
  • 2 tbsp. oil

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add pureed onions, tomatoes, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
  • Stir in cumin powder and coriander powder.
  • Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add cubed potatoes and sliced green bell peppers to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder and chili powder over the vegetables.
  • Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cover the pan and let the curry cook for about 15 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and peppers are tender.
  • Once the potatoes and peppers are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro/coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Peppers & Potato Curry (Shimla Mirch ki Sabzi) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 200 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 5 g
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Course Curry / Main Dish
Cuisine India