Shimla Mirch Recipes

Shimla Mirch (Capsicum/Bell Pepper) Recipes are versatile because capsicum blends well with both Indian masalas and international flavours. Here’s a curated list of popular and easy recipes you can try:

Indian Recipes with Shimla Mirch

1. Shimla Mirch Aloo Sabzi (Potato Capsicum Stir-fry)

• Ingredients: Capsicum, potatoes, onion, cumin, turmeric, red chilli powder.
• Method: Sauté cumin & onions → add potatoes → cook with spices → add capsicum at the end so it stays slightly crunchy.
• Pairs with: Roti or paratha.

2. Paneer Shimla Mirch (Paneer Capsicum Masala)

• Ingredients: Paneer, capsicum, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic, garam masala.
• Method: Make a tomato-onion masala base → add capsicum → finally add paneer cubes.
• Pairs with: Naan, roti, or jeera rice.

3. Bharwa Shimla Mirch (Stuffed Capsicum)

• Filling ideas:
  • Spiced mashed potatoes
  • Paneer bhurji
  • Cooked rice with masalas
• Roast the stuffed capsicum in a pan or oven.
• Pairs with: Dal-chawal or chapati.

4. Shimla Mirch Besan (Capsicum with Gram Flour)

• Ingredients: Sliced capsicum, roasted gram flour (besan), turmeric, amchur, chilli powder.
• Method: Dry roast besan → sauté capsicum with spices → mix with roasted besan.
• Rustic Rajasthani-style sabzi.

5. Shimla Mirch Pakora

• Batter: Besan (gram flour), ajwain, salt, chilli.
• Dip capsicum rings in batter → deep fry till golden.
• Serve with chutney.

Fusion & International Recipes

6. Capsicum Rice (Shimla Mirch Pulao)

• Cooked rice tossed with sautéed capsicum, onions, green peas, and mild spices.
• Great for lunchboxes.

7. Capsicum Pizza Topping

• Sliced red, yellow, and green capsicum → used on pizzas with cheese and tomato sauce.

8. Capsicum & Corn Salad

• Raw diced capsicum with sweet corn, onion, cucumber, olive oil, and lemon juice.
• Refreshing and crunchy.

9. Capsicum Stir-Fry (Chinese Style)

• Sauté capsicum with soy sauce, ginger-garlic, onion, and tofu or chicken.
• Serve with fried rice or noodles.

10. Stuffed Capsicum with Cheese

• Bell peppers stuffed with cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs.
• Baked till golden and bubbly.