Aloo Shimla Mirch

An easy recipe for Aloo Shimla Mirch, to prepare it you’ll need boiled potatoes, onion, capsicum, tomatoes and a few spices. Enjoy it with paratha, dal & rice or phulkas.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: North Indian

Time: Preparation – 5 mins, Cooking – 20 mins, Total – 25 mins.

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

1. Boiled Potato – 4 medium (peeled and chopped in cubes)
2. Capsicum – 1 large (chopped in cubes)
3. Onion – 1 medium (chopped in cubes)
4. Tomato – 1 medium (chopped in cubes)
5. Ginger – 1 inch (finely chopped)
6. Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
7. Asafoetida – a large pinch
8. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
9. Turmeric Powder – 1/3 tsp
10. Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp
11. Garam Masala Powder – 1/4 tsp
12. Mustard Oil – 2 tbsp (you can use any other oil as well)
13. Coriander Leaves for garnishing
14. Salt to taste.

How to make Aloo Shimla Mirch:

1. Heat mustard oil in a kadai or a pan and let it smoke for a min, then turn the flame to medium and add a pinch of salt, it helps in removing the mustard oil aroma
2. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, let it splutter
3. Add ginger and saute for a few seconds
4. Add onions and capsicum, saute on medium flame until tender
5. Add potatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well and saute for 3-4 mins 
6. Add tomatoes and garam masala powder. Mix and cover, cook until tomatoes are tender
7. Add coriander leaves and mix well. Your Aloo Shimla Mirch is ready.