aloo shimla mirch ki sabji | aloo capsicum masala recipe | potato capsicum gravy with detailed photo and video recipe. an easy and simple south indian gravy based recipe made with potatoes and capsicum base. it is an ideal gravy recipe which can be shared with either roti / naan bread or with any choice of rice recipe. the gravy has a similar texture to the north indian gravy but is made with coconut base and hence has that creamy texture.
as i mentioned earlier, there are many variations to the aloo capsicum gravy which mainly depends upon the ingredients used. this recipe belongs to south india as the ingredients used are specific to south india. particularly the use of dry coconut makes it very distinct from other north indian gravy. as matter of fact the gravy consistency is very similar to the south indian kurma recipe. it is thick, creamy and also coarse. having said that the same recipe can also be made via north indian style where coconut is skipped. i personally feel the coconut based recipe is much better as the combination of potatoes, capsicum and coconut yields a super tasty recipe.
furthermore, i would like to highlight some of my tips, suggestions and variations to make this recipe of aloo capsicum gravy perfect one. firstly, the timing of adding potatoes and capsicum is very critical for this recipe. you need to add diced potatoes first and it has to be almost cooked before adding the diced capsicums. secondly, i have used dry coconut or also known as kopra which adds nice flavour of coconut. having said that you can also add fresh coconut and it should taste equally great. lastly, the gravy tends to thicken once it brought to room temperature or brought to rest. hence you may need to add water before reheating and bring it to right consistency.
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aloo shimla mirch ki sabji | aloo capsicum masala | potato capsicum gravy
Ingredients
for masala paste:
- 2 tbsp peanut
- 2 tbsp sesame / til
- 1 tsp poppy seeds / khus khus
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel / saunf
- ¼ tsp fenugreek / methi
- 5 dried red chilli
- 2 tbsp dry coconut / kopra
- ½ cup water, to blend
other ingredients:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard
- pinch hing / asafoetida
- few curry leaves
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 potato / aloo, cubed
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cup water
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 capsicum, cubed
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
Instructions
coconut masala paste preparation:
- firstly, in a pan roast 2 tbsp peanut on low flame until it turns crunchy.
- now add 2 tbsp sesame, 1 tsp poppy seeds and rost on low flame. set aside.
- in a side add 1 tsp oil along with 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp fennel, ¼ tsp fenugreek, 5 dried red chilli and 2 tbsp dry coconut.
- roast until the coconut and spices turn aromatic and golden brown.
- cool the mixture completely, and transfer to a blender.
- add ½ cup water and blend to smooth paste. keep aside.
aloo capsicum masala preparation:
- in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
- add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
- further add 2 potatoes, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp chilli powder, ¾ tsp salt.
- saute for 3 minutes or until the spices are combined well.
- add ½ cup water, cover and boil for 6 minutes.
- also, add 1 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
- add in the prepared masala paste and saute for 2 minutes.
- further, add 1 capsicum and saute for a minute.
- add 1 cup water, ½ tsp salt and adjust consistency.
- cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until capsicum soften and oil separates.
- add ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
- finally, serve aloo capsicum masala with hot roti.
how to make aloo capsicum gravy with step by step photo:
coconut masala paste preparation:
- firstly, in a pan roast 2 tbsp peanut on low flame until it turns crunchy.
- now add 2 tbsp sesame, 1 tsp poppy seeds and rost on low flame. set aside.
- in a side add 1 tsp oil along with 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp fennel, ¼ tsp fenugreek, 5 dried red chilli and 2 tbsp dry coconut.
- roast until the coconut and spices turn aromatic and golden brown.
- cool the mixture completely, and transfer to a blender.
- add ½ cup water and blend to smooth paste. keep aside.
aloo capsicum masala preparation:
- in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
- add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
- further add 2 potatoes, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp chilli powder, ¾ tsp salt.
- saute for 3 minutes or until the spices are combined well.
- add ½ cup water, cover and boil for 6 minutes.
- also, add 1 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
- add in the prepared masala paste and saute for 2 minutes.
- further, add 1 capsicum and saute for a minute.
- add 1 cup water, ½ tsp salt and adjust consistency.
- cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until capsicum soften and oil separates.
- add ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
- finally, serve aloo shimla mirch ki sabji with hot roti.
notes:
- firstly, adding coconut to masala paste will enhance the flavour.
- additionally, stir the curry in between to prevent from burning.
- also, do not over cook the capsicum as it turns mushy.
- finally, aloo shimla mirch ki sabji or aloo capsicum masala recipe stays good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.