Aloo Shimla Mirch
A golden combination of potatoes and peppers! Homey dry stir-fry with cumin aroma
Description
North Indian staple Sabzi (veg side) dry-frying potatoes (Aloo) and green peppers (Shimla Mirch) with basic spices like cumin seeds and turmeric.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Green peppers
- Onion
- Cumin seeds
- Turmeric
- Coriander powder
- Garam masala
Instructions
- Cube potatoes and green peppers slightly large. Parboil potatoes lightly so they cook easily.
- Heat oil in a pan, temper cumin seeds for aroma, fry minced onions until lightly colored.
- Add potatoes, green peppers, turmeric, coriander powder, salt; stir-fry until green pepper crispness slightly remains. Sprinkle garam masala at the end to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Earthy aroma of cumin seeds and turmeric
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Paprika (as a green pepper sub for better color)
Pairing
Chapati、Plain rice
Trivia
[Trend] A menu frequently packed in Indian home bentos (Tiffins). Doesn't release moisture easily and tastes great when spices meld after cooling, making it an excellent daily prep side.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Top a hot chapati with plenty of the side dish, fold in half to eat like a taco for a highly satisfying meatless wrap sandwich!
Allergen
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