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5 from 2 votes

Capsicum Zunka | Shimla Mirch Sabzi

Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup besan refer notes
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • A pinch asafoetida
  • 1 large clove garlic crushed
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1 green chilli minced
  • 3/4 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 3/4 cup chopped mixed capsicum
  • 1/2 tsp kasuri methi
  • Coriander leaves for garnish optional

Instructions

  • In a hot pan, roast the besan till golden brown and a nutty aroma comes. Make sure to roast on low flame, stirring as much as you can to avoid burning. Empty into a neat plate.
  • In the same pan, melt the ghee. Splutter the cumin seeds. Briefly fry the garlic.
  • Add the onion and green chilli and saute till wilted, with a little salt.
  • Add all the powders and give a good mix.
  • Add the capsicum and toss well. Cook till almost done, but still crunchy. You may sprinkle some water to avoid it from sticking.
  • Now add the roasted besan in at least three batches. Add a little, toss and coat well. Add the second batch, and toss well. Finally add the remaining and toss well. I sprinkled some water in between to avoid it from drying.
  • Cook for a couple of minutes. Add in the crushed kasuri methi and coriander leaves, if using and switch off.
  • Serve warm with chapathis, or you can eat as is, like I did!

Notes

If you do not want too much of the besan, you can reduce it to 2 tbsp.