Aloo Capsicum (Aloo Shimla Mirch)

Name: Aloo Capsicum (Aloo Shimla Mirch)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
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); 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder); 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder; 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder); 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

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.

Updated at: Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:57:58 GMT