Bharwa Shimla Mirch (Stuffed Bell Peppers with Indian Spices)

Name: Bharwa Shimla Mirch (Stuffed Bell Peppers with Indian Spices)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 8 small green bell peppers (tops sliced off, seeds removed); 3 tablespoons oil (divided); 3 medium potatoes (boiled, peeled, and mashed until smooth); 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 1 green chili (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder; ½ teaspoon garam masala; Salt (to taste); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped (plus more for garnish))

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Prep:20minCook:20min

Stuffed bell peppers with Indian spices are a flavorful classic where small green peppers are filled with a spiced potato mixture and cooked until tender with a lightly charred top. Known as bharwa shimla mirch, these potato-stuffed bell peppers pair perfectly with roti, dal, or jeera rice for a comforting Indian meal.

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:06:37 GMT