Aloo Shimla Mirch - Potato Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

// Aloo Shimla Mirch or Classic Potato Bell Pepper Stir-fry is a simple, easy and delicious side dish for lunch or dinner. A perfect side for rice or flatbread.



Classic Potato Bell Pepper Stir-fry or Aloo Shimla Mirch (Aloo Capsicum) is a simple, easy and delicious side dish for Lunch or Dinner. It is prepared with potatoes, bell pepper, onions, peas, and seasoned with the blend of spices.

a pan with bell pepper potato peas stir fry in it on a table

What is Aloo Shimla Mirch?

Aloo Shimla Mirch or Potato Bell Pepper Stir-fry is a simple, easy and delicious side dish for Lunch or Dinner. This Aloo Capsicum stir-fry is prepared with potatoes, bell pepper, onions, peas, and seasoned with the blend of spices.

This is a wonderful classic recipe, which can be served with any of your favorite breads or rice.

Love potatoes in your dishes? Then you would also like to try roasted potatoes, potato roses, Beet Potato Peas Patties.

Let’s learn to make Aloo Shimla Mirch (Aloo Capsicum) in easy to understand quick steps.

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Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin, and when they start to splutter, add sliced onions and sliced potatoes.

Cook for 3 minutes, and add salt, turmeric powder to it and mix well.

Let them cook till potatoes are almost cooked. Add bell pepper, chopped chilies, and cook for 2 minutes. Now add coriander powder, chopped ginger and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add tomato slices, chopped garlic, red chili powder. Mix and stir all the vegetables together for 2 minutes.

Now add green peas, garam masala powder and cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Mix well, and serve with any of your favorite breads. Enjoy!

a pan with classic bell pepper potato peas stir fry in it on a table

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Aloo Shimla Mirch - Potato Bell Pepper Stir-Fry [Recipe]

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Aloo Shimla Mirch or Classic Potato Bell Pepper Stir-fry is a simple, easy and delicious side dish for lunch or dinner. A perfect side for rice or flatbread.
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(Rating: 5 from 30 reviews)

Prep time 🕐 Cook time 🕐 Total time 🕐
30 mins
Category ☶ Cuisine ♨ Serves ☺
Sides Indian 4
Nutrition Info ⊛ Serving size ⊚
317 calories 1 Serving

INGREDIENTS

For Classic Potato Bell Pepper Stir-Fry //
  • 2 medium-sized potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium-sized bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium-sized onion sliced
  • 1 medium-sized tomato sliced
  • 1/2 cup green peas, boiled
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 fresh chili chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt as per taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Make Potato Bell Pepper Stir-Fry //
  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin, and when they start to splutter, add sliced onions and sliced potatoes.
  2. Cook for 3 minutes, and add salt, turmeric powder to it, and mix well.
  3. Let them cook till potatoes are almost cooked. Add bell pepper, chopped chilies, and cook for 2 minutes. Now add coriander powder, chopped ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add tomato slices, chopped garlic, red chili powder. Mix and stir all the vegetables together for 2 minutes.
  5. Now add green peas, garam masala powder and cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Mix well, and serve with any of your favorite bread. Enjoy!

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