
vegetable
Bell pepper
Shimla Mirch
3.5 g1 teaspoon
10 g1 tablespoon
120 g1 medium bell pepper (about 120 g)
Medium capsicum ~120 g; USDA medium sweet pepper ~119 g.
Instead of Bell pepper
Red bell pepperUse the same weight; sweet and bright. Cook for the same time.
Green bell pepperUse the same weight; sharper and slightly bitter, so it needs 2–3 minutes more cooking.
Yellow bell pepperUse the same weight; sweeter and softer, with the same cooking time.
Recipes with Bell pepper

Bhunee Chaat
Paatra Indian Salad

Chatpate Kulche
Baked Bread with Savoury Topping

Dum ki Bharwan Mirch
Stuffed (Bell) Peppers

Gujarati Makai Shimla Mirch Sabji
Sweetcorn and Pepper Curry with Cumin, Coriander and Garam Masala

Kairas
(Bell) Pepper & Peanut Curry

Kolambini Bharaleli Bhaji
Prawns (Shrimp) with Stuffed Steamed (Bell) Peppers

Podi Sambhar
Sambhar with Fresh Ground Spices

Punjabi Kadhai Paneer
Stir-Fried Paneer & Peppers in a Kadhai Masala

Seekh Gilafi
Vegetable-coated Skewers

Shadras Subziyan
Stir-fried Vegetables

Simla Mirch ki Chutney
(Bell) Pepper Chutney


