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aloo shimla mirch or aloo capsicum sabzi in a wok
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Aloo Shimla Mirch (Capsicum) Sabzi - Pakistani

An easy flavorful potatoes and green pepper dish perfect as a meatless main!
Course Main Course
Cuisine pakistani, indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author Sarah Mir

Ingredients

  • 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
  • ½ tsp crushed ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼-1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ⅓ tsp turmeric/haldi powder
  • Cooking oil
  • cilantro for garnish and lemon to adjust seasoning

Instructions

  • Fry onions in oil until the edges change colour.
  • Add the ginger/garlic and sauté for a minute, then add the spices and sauté for another minute.
  • 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.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until done. Check the water at the halfway mark and give the dish a quick stir.
  • Adjust seasoning, garnish with sliced chillies and serve with roti.