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Quick And Easy Bharwa Shimla Mirch Recipe

Quick And Easy Bharwa Shimla Mirch Recipe | Stuffed Capsicum

Shubham Nimbalkar
Learn how to make delicious Maharashtrian-style Bharwa Shimla Mirch (Stuffed Capsicum) with this quick, easy, and beginner-friendly recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 small to medium Capsicums Shimla Mirchi
  • 1/2 cup roasted Peanut Powder coarsely crushed
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 small Tomato finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic, and Green Chilli paste (crushed)
  • Fresh Coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Cumin-Coriander powder Dhana-Jeera powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1.5 tsp Kanda Lasun Masala or substitute with regular red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp Chaat Masala
  • A pinch of Asafoetida Hing
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder Haldi
  • Salt to taste
  • A few drops of Lemon juice or Amchur powder
  • 1-2 tsp Oil for shallow frying

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Capsicum: Wash the bell peppers thoroughly and dry them. Cut a cross (+) at the top to divide it into four sections without cutting all the way through the base. Carefully scoop out the seeds from the inside.
  • Make the Stuffing: In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted peanut powder, finely chopped onion, tomato, and fresh coriander leaves.
  • Add the Spices: To the same bowl, add the crushed ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, cumin-coriander powder, chaat masala, turmeric, hing, garam masala, Kanda Lasun masala, and salt.
  • Add Tanginess: Squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon juice into the spice mix (you can also use amchur powder). Mix everything together very well.
  • Stuff the Peppers: Take the hollowed capsicums and tightly pack the prepared spice mixture inside them. Press the stuffing in firmly so it doesn't fall out.
  • Steam the Capsicum: Heat water in a pot and place a steaming rack or sieve over it. Arrange the stuffed capsicums on the rack, cover with a lid, and steam on a medium-low flame for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly soft.
  • Shallow Fry: Heat an iron skillet (tawa) on low heat and add a small spoonful of oil. Carefully place the steamed capsicums on the skillet.
  • Roast to Perfection: Gently turn the capsicums every minute or two. Roast evenly on all sides until they get a beautiful golden crust. Serve hot!

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Keyword Capsicum Recipe, Shimla Mirch