Recipe

Shimla Mirch Aur Aloo

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Ingredients

For 1 servings

2 Qty. Medium Potato (peeled and cubed)

2 Qty. Medium Capsicum / Green Bell Pepper (deseed and sliced)

6 Qty. Green Chillies

2 Qty. Small Onion (finely chopped)

3 Qty. Medium Tomato (finely chopped)

1 Tsp Cumin Seeds

1 Tsp Red Chili Flakes

1 Tsp Red Chili Powder

½ Tsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tsp Coriander Powder

2 Tsp Coriander Leaves (Finely Chopped)

½ cup Oil

Salt (To Taste)

Quick, easy and flavorful. Shimla Mirch Aur Aloo is always a tasty and fast cooking addition for the lunch or dinner table.

Instructions

1) In a pan, heat some oil. Add onion and cook until translucent.

2) Add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

3) Add tomatoes and cook until soft or 3-4 minutes.

4) Add red chili powder, cumin seeds, coriander powder, and turmeric powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

5) Add capsicum, green chilies. Cover and cook on low heat until soft.

6) Add coriander on top as garnish.

7) Serve it up!

Quick, easy and flavorful. Shimla Mirch Aur Aloo is always a tasty and fast cooking addition for the lunch or dinner table.

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