Bharwan Shimla Mirch

Bharwan shimla mirch are stuffed capsicum peppers. Capsicums are native to the Americas, and are a long standing delicacy. Although they’re from America, their spiciness is not lacking to any other pepper variety, including ones native to India. Due to their high capsaicin content, they are the perfect dish for all seasons. In the winter they will warm you up, and in the summer they will cool you down. Make some today and you will want one at every meal. Packing this for lunch? Make sure you carry it in an insulated lunchbox or storage container.

Health Benefits

Naturally, the primary ingredients in this stuffed capsicum dish are the capsicums themselves. And capsicums are the best source of capsaicin–that wondrous compound that makes food spicy. Capsaicin has a myriad of health benefits that make it worth including in your regular diet. It is a great anti-inflammatory for all kinds of ailments. Use it to bring down muscle swelling, alleviate skin pain, and even reduce the pain from Crohn’s disease. Capsaicin can also prevent cancer and improve cardiopulmonary health.

Ingredients

Capsicums: 4-5

boiled potatoes: 4-5

onion--finely chopped

finely chopped green chilli: 1

cumin seeds: ½ tsp

Turmeric powder: ½ tsp

red chilli powder: ½ tsp

Dry mango powder: ½ tsp

Garam masala: ½ tsp

Asafetida: ½ tsp

tsp coriander leaves--finely chopped: 2

Oil as required

salt to taste

How To Make Bharwan Shimla Mirch

1. Boil, peel, and grate the potatoes then set aside.
2. Clean capsicums, cut off the tops of, and de-seed them.
3. Heat oil and fry the jeera and onions in a pan. 

4. Keep sautéing till the onions turn translucent.
5. Add the chopped green chilies, and stir. 

6. Add in the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and asafetida. 

7. Add the mashed potatoes and mix well. 

8. Sauté the mixture for about 2 minutes and then add the garam masala, amchur powder, and salt.
9. Toss in the chopped hara dhania and mix well.
   1. The potato stuffing is now ready. 

10. Stuff this mixture into the capsicums using a spoon.
11. Heat some oil on a flat pan and place the stuffed capsicums side-ways on it.
12. Cover and allow the stuffed capsicums to cook on a low flame.
13. Keep turning the capsicums so that all sides cook well.
14. Serve hot and enjoy! 

Trivia

Bell peppers can also be purple and while in color!