Besan Shimla Mirch (Capsicum with Gram Flour) is a simple side dish recipe, also known as Besan Wali Shimla Mirch. It is a mouthwatering dish made with capsicum and besan (gram flour). For this dish besan is dry roasted to enhance the flavor and to give the dish a nice smoky aroma. I have used amchur (dry mango powder) and lemon juice to add a zing to this dish. Besan Simla Mirch is healthy recipe, rich in Vitamin C and protein.
This dish is very flavorsome and is very apt to pack for lunch boxes as it is good at room temperature also and goes well with both rice and chapatis.
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Yield: 3 to 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients for Besan Shimla Mirch
1/2 cup besan
200 grams simla mirch (capsicum)
1/2 teaspoon saunf (fennel)
1/3 teaspoon rai (mustard)
1/3 teaspoon jeera (cumin)
1/4 teaspoon methi (fenugreek)
1/4 teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
1/3 teaspoon haldi (turmeric)
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon dhania powder (coriander)
1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon oil
Salt to taste
Directions For Besan Shimla Mirch
- Dry roast besan on low heat till colour changes slightly. It should also release aroma . Set aside to be used later.
- Heat oil in a pan; add methi, jeera, mustard, saunf, hing, and saute for few seconds.
- Add the capsicum and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add all the dry masalas, salt and saute for a minute, cover and cook for few minutes.
- Now add the besan and saute to mix.
- Cover with a lid and pour water on the lid and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Open the lid carefully taking care not to spill water in the capsicum, add lemon juice and stir.
- Saute for few minutes and switch off the heat.
- Serve with roti or rice.
