Recipe- Perfect For Lunch Besan Shimla Mirch Sabji

Shimla Mirchi in English is called Green Capsicum (Bell Peppers). It is known by several names such as dhobli mirchi, capsicum, bell pepper. Shimla Mirchi chi peeth perun bhaji is prepared by sprinkling roasted besan (gram flour) over the cooked Capsicum which is infused with basic spices.

“Peeth Perun” means a sprinkling of gram flour (besan). This is a typical Maharashtrian dish that is almost made in every household.

This is a vegan recipe that is rich in vitamins and proteins. This is a no onion no garlic recipe.

Ingredients

4 Medium-sized Green Capsicum (Shimla Mirchi / Dhobli Mirchi / Bell Peppers)
5 tablespoon Besan (Gram Flour)
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1/4th teaspoon Hing (Asafoetida)
1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon Sugar
Salt to taste
3-4 tablespoons Oil for cooking
Water only if required

Method

- Cut Capsicum into small or medium cubes.

- Dry roast besan (gram flour) on a medium flame for about 3 minutes till it gives out a nice aroma.

- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and let them crackle. Add asafoetida (hing), turmeric powder and chopped capsicum.

- Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally in between.

- Add red chilli powder, salt, and sugar.

- Now keep the flame low and sprinkle roasted besan (gram flour) using fingers or spoon little by little with constant stirring. This method is known as peeth perun method.

- The quantity of besan (gram flour) can vary depending upon the flour quality. So add besan (gram flour) accordingly.

- Add 1/4th cup water if you feel the vegetable has become too dry and mix well.

- Cover and cook on a low flame for 2-3 minutes till the capsicum and besan (gram flour) are well combined and infused with spices.

- Serve with any flatbreads like phulkas, chapati, rotis, or along with curry and rice.