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shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi recipe | capsicum besan bhaji | besan wali shimla mirch ki sabzi | Maharashtrian sabzi is a simple sabzi made with basic ingredients. Learn how to make capsicum besan bhaji.

To make shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi, dry roast the besan in small non-stick pan on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the capsicum and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, coriander powder, sugar and lemon juice and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Add the roasted besan and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

Capsicum besan bhaji is an interesting sabzi of besan and capsicum cubes, tempered with cumin seeds and sautéed with a range of spice powders, which add more josh to the naturally flavourful capsicum.

Capsicum has a pleasantly spicy flavour, which is accentuated by the addition of sugar and lemon juice. The roasted besan gives the besan wali shimla mirch ki sabzi a wonderful mouth-feel, rich taste and strong, appetizing aroma.

You will really enjoy having this dry subzi with rice and dal or your favourite Indian bread.

If you like this Maharashtrian sabzi, also try other sabzi recipes like Subzi Pasanda or Subzi Ka Salan.

Tips for shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi. 1. Dry roast the besan in small non-stick pan on a slow to medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep stirring it continuously, else it might burn. 2. Cut the capsicum at least into 1 inch size cubes to enjoy its texture. 3. The capsicum should be crispy and not soggy after cooking.

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Shimla Mirch Besan ki Sukhi Sabzi, Capsicum Besan Bhaji recipe - How to make Shimla Mirch Besan ki Sukhi Sabzi, Capsicum Besan Bhaji

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     3Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients

For Shimla Mirch Besan ki Sukhi Sabzi
2 cups capsicum cubes
5 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Method

For shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi
    For shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi
  1. To make shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi, dry roast the besan in small non-stick pan on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  3. Add the capsicum and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, coriander powder, sugar and lemon juice and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the roasted besan and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve the shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi hot.

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what is shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi made of?
  1. Shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi is made of 2 cups capsicum cubes, 5 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), salt to taste, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder, 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, 1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp lemon juice.

how to select besan, chana dal flour, bengal gram flour
  1. Choose yellow-coloured flour that is clean and free from insects. 
  2. Purchase coarsely or finely ground besan, as desired. 
  3. Check the label and buy the freshest stock as it imbibes a rancid smell over time.

how to roast besan
  1. To roast besan, add 5 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour) in a deep or broad non-stick pan. 
  2. Dry roast the besan in small non-stick pan on a slow to medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. You will get an aroma when besan has been roasted. It will also change colour slightly. Keep stirring it continuously, else it might burn. Keep aside.

how to make shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi
  1. To make shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi recipe | capsicum besan bhaji | besan wali shimla mirch ki sabzi | Maharashtrian sabzi, heat 2 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  3. Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
  4. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  5. Add 2 cups capsicum cubes. Ensure the cubes are at least 1 inch in size.
  6. Add salt to taste.
  7. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Do not saute on a slow flame, else the capsicum might turn soggy.
  8. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  9. Add 1 tsp chilli powder. You may add little extra chilli powder if you like spicy flavours. This is because capsicum and besan both are bland in taste. 
  10. Add 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder.
  11. Add 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder.
  12. Add 1 tsp sugar.
  13. Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
  14. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. The capsicum should be crispy and not soggy after cooking.
  15. Add the roasted besan. The addition of besan helps to bind the spices well and add a flavourful touch. 
  16. Add 1 tbsp of water.
  17. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  18. Serve shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi recipe | capsicum besan bhaji | besan wali shimla mirch ki sabzi | Maharashtrian sabzi hot.

tips for shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi
  1. Dry roast the besan in small non-stick pan on a slow to medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep stirring it continuously, else it might burn.
  2. Cut the capsicum at least into 1 inch size cubes to enjoy its texture.
  3. The capsicum should be crispy and not soggy after cooking.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy167 cal
Protein3.8 g
Carbohydrates13.5 g
Fiber4 g
Fat11 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium12.1 mg

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Shimla Mirch Besan ki Sukhi Subzi
5
 on 11 Aug 21 03:59 PM


I I think the recipe is really nice and the must try for people who like the taste of Capsicum. And further it makes it healthy because god bason added to it so there''s a bit of protein added to the Capsicum
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Tarla Dalal    Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
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12 Aug 21 01:08 PM
Shimla Mirch Besan ki Sukhi Subzi
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 on 20 Jun 20 06:18 PM


Didn''t like it that much. I feel the oil amount mentioned was less.
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Shimla Mirch Besan ki Sukhi Subzi
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 on 24 Oct 17 05:23 PM


This is one of my favourite recipe.. I love the capsicum.. coated with besan.. goes well with roti.. i enjoyed this subzi.. Will make this subzi often now.. Thank you for the recipe..
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