Bharwa Shimla Mirch (Stuffed Bell Peppers)

Ingredients


  • 4 potatoes - boiled, skinned, and mashed/chopped 
  • 3-5 bell peppers - boil for a few minutes to soften after removing the core
  • 2 onions - chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves - minced
  • 1 piece of ginger - minced
  • 2 tomatoes - chopped
  • some cilantro to top

Spices / Herbs


  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp fenugreek leaves - crush with your hands as you add it in
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp mango powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • pinch of hing (1/8 tsp)

Steps


  1. dry roast cumin seeds
  2. add minced ginger and garlic and a little water - water saute for a minute
  3. add onion and green chili and continue water sauteing for 5 minutes
  4. when onions are golden add the chopped tomatoes and stir in
  5. add spices and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes (adding water as needed)
  6. add potatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes
  7. add cilantro to top - At this point the curry is done and could be eaten as is with roti
  8. stuff the bell pepper with the curry
  9. roast or air fry for 15 minutes at 400f or 205c

enjoy

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