Name: Potato Capsicum Curry | Aloo Shimla Mirch Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: Potatoes – 200 gms.; Capsicum – 50 gms.; Oil – 2 tbsp.; Mustard seeds – ¼ tbsp.; Jeera/ cumin seeds – ½ tbsp.; Onion – 1 medium size; Green chillies – 1 tbsp.; Ginger garlic paste – ½ tbsp.; Curry leaves – 1 tbsp.; Turmeric powder – ½ tbsp.; Red chilli powder – ½ tbsp.; Coriander powder – 1 tbsp.; Salt – 1 tbsp.; Tomatoes – 2 No.; Garam masala powder – ½ tbsp.; Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp.

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Potato Capsicum Curry is one of the simple Indian curries which can be made with just potatoes, tomatoes and capsicum as main ingredients and few spices to season. Learn how to make Aloo Shimla Mirch Recipe with step by step image instructions along with tips and a video.

Our version of the recipe is dry and best suits as a side dish accompanied with chapati or as a sandwich filling. If you want a bit of gravy add little water but the flavour disturbs. In another scenario, if you like to make a creamy gravy then we can add coconut paste, sesame seeds and poppy seeds.

Along with fresh coconut paste, we can even add paneer to have rich flavours but that turns to be the kurma version. Based on the time you have we can add veggies or simply make our version.

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Tips to make a perfect Potato Capsicum Curry:

Based on the size of potato pieces we slice, cooking time depends.
It’s a good idea to slice them into 1 inch size so that it cooks perfectly as per our ingredients.
Check potatoes before adding tomatoes, if it cooks 40-50 percent then it’s the perfect time to add tomatoes.
When tomatoes turn soft, aloo should have cooked 70-80 percent and then add capsicum.
Usually, it takes 2-5 minutes to cook capsicum, even if tastes raw Aloo Shimla Mirch Recipe tastes good.
If you are planning to make a gravy then add water before adding capsicum and in small quantity.
When it comes to creamy gravy we can add dry coconut or fresh, poppy seeds and sesame seeds. Dry coconut tastes good.

Potato Capsicum Curry | Aloo Shimla Mirch Recipe

Potato Capsicum Curry is one of the simple Indian curries which can be made with just potatoes, tomatoes and capsicum as main ingredients.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Aloo Shimla Mirch Recipe, Potato Capsicum Curry

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 180 kcal

Author Uppada Lakshmi

Ingredients

Potatoes – 200 gms.
Capsicum – 50 gms.
Oil – 2 tbsp.
Mustard seeds – ¼ tbsp.
Jeera/ cumin seeds – ½ tbsp.
Onion – 1 medium size
Green chillies – 1 tbsp.
Ginger garlic paste – ½ tbsp.
Curry leaves – 1 tbsp.
Turmeric powder – ½ tbsp.
Red chilli powder – ½ tbsp.
Coriander powder – 1 tbsp.
Salt – 1 tbsp.
Tomatoes – 2 No.
Garam masala powder – ½ tbsp.
Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp.

Instructions

First prepare potatoes and capsicum, slice and keep aside.
In a pan heat oil and put cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
When mustard seeds splutter add sliced onions, green chillies, curry leaves and ginger garlic paste.
Saute for a while and sprinkle turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and red chilli powder. Mix well.
Put potatoes and cook on low flame with lid covered for 5 minutes.
Add tomato slices and cook till they turn soft. Add sliced capsicum and cook for a minute or two.
Check potatoes and when they are cooked sprinkle garam masala powder.
Garnish Coriander leaves over aloo capsicum curry and serve hot with chapati or steamed rice.