Bharli Shimla Mirchi is a spicy side dish. In this recipe, Capsicum or green bell peppers are stuffed with roasted peanut crush and spices. There are many variations of making the stuffing and even with different ingredients. This one is my mom's recipe.
Ingredients :
4 - 5 small capsicum/ Green bell Pepper
1 Medium Chopped Onion
For Filling :
1/2 Cup roasted Peanut crush
2 tablespoons Red chili powder
1/2 tablespoon Garam Masala
1/2 tablespoon Coriander powder
Salt to taste
For Tadka :
4 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
6 - 8 Curry leaves
1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic paste
Fresh Coriander
Method :
Cut the tops off the capsicums and remove the seeds. Rinse them and keep aside.
Now for filling take a bowl and add 1/2 cup peanut crush, 2 tablespoon red chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon Garam masala, 1/2 tablespoon Coriander Powder and salt as per your taste.
Take the Capsicums and stuff the mixture inside.
Heat oil in a Kadhai/pan, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, Curry leaves, some Coriander leaves, turmeric powder and saute it.
Now add chopped onion and saute it till they become brown, add ginger garlic paste, saute it for another 1 or 2 minutes. You can add leftover stuffing in the pan.
Add stuffed Capsicums in the Kadhai, add 1/2 cup water and cover it. Let it cook for 10 minutes. After 10 Minutes remove the lid and turn the capsicums. Let it cook for another 10 minutes.
If you feel the capsicum is dry you can add water as per your need.
Turn off the heat, add fresh coriander. Serve with Roti/Chapati or Rice.
