pakistani, indian•budget
Aloo Shimla Mirch (Capsicum) Sabzi - Pakistani
An easy flavorful potatoes and green pepper dish perfect as a meatless main!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
4
- 4 tbsp cooking oil of choice
- 2 Green Peppers cut into squares
- 2-3 potatoes quartered into wedges and thinly sliced ((450g))
- 1 diced onion ((150-175g))
- 1 diced tomato
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 1/2 tsp crushed ginger
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/3 tsp turmeric/haldi powder
- cilantro for garnish and lemon to adjust seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Fry onions in oil until the edges change colour.
- 2
Add the ginger/garlic and sauté for a minute, then add the spices and sauté for another minute.
- 3
Now it is time to put in the green peppers, give them a quick toss in the spices and add the remaining ingredients + half a cup of hot water.TIP: for tender crisp green peppers add halfway through cooking.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- 5
Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until done. Check the water at the halfway mark and give the dish a quick stir.
- 6
Adjust seasoning, garnish with sliced chillies and serve with roti.