Navratna Shimla Mirch / Navratna Capsicum



Navratna Shimla Mirch

Navratna Shimla Mirch / Navratna Capsicum Recipe is a popular recipe of central India. It's made up of shimla mirch / capsicum along with green peas and other green vegetables. It's very healthy recipe especially enjoyed during winter season. It's a perfect combination of dry fruits & fresh cream, blended perfectly.
Best enjoyed when served with chapati /  roti /  jeera rice.







Preparation Time: 10 minutes                   Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:-

Capsicum- 4 medium size(chopped)
Green Peas- 1.5 cup
Tomato- 2 medium size(chopped)
Onion- 2 medium size(sliced)
Ginger- 2 inch
Green Chilli- 9 to 10
Garlic- 12 to 16 cloves
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder- 3 tsp
Turmeric Powder- 3 tsp
Cumin Powder- 3 tsp
Coriander Powder- 3 tsp
Salt- to taste
Garam Masala- 2 tsp
Whole Garam Masala- 3 cloves, 2 inch cinnamon stick, 2 cardamon, bay leaf
Sugar- for taste
Refined Oil- 3 tbsp
Kasturi Methi- 1 tbsp
Dry Fruits- Raisins 10 gm, Cashew 10 gm
Fresh Cream- 3 tbsp




Method:-

GINGER GARLIC GREEN CHILLI PASTE-

1. Take a mixer grinder add the green chillies, ginger & garlic.

2. Then make a paste of it.

ONION PASTE-

1. Take a mixer grinder add the sliced onions.

2. Then make a paste of it.

TOMATO PUREE-

1. Take a mixer grinder add the chopped tomatoes.

2. Then make a paste of it.


NAVRATNA MASALA-

1. Take a frying pan add the refined oil. Keep the flame at low heat.

2. Add the whole garam masala, let the whole garam masala roast a bit.

3. Then add the onion paste & stir well. 

4. Add the ginger garlic green chilli paste & stir well. Keep the flame at medium heat.

5. Then add the spices and mix properly.

6. Let it cook for while, then  add kasturi methi & mix.

7. Now add the sugar & mix well.

8. After a while add the tomato puree, mix well to cook properly.

9. After  4 to 5 minutes, add the capsicum, green peas & mix.

10. Then add about 0.5 cup of water & stir.

11. Then cover the frying pan with its lid & let it cook at medium heat.

12. After 8 to 10 minutes, open the lid & add the fresh cream, mix well.

13. Add the dry fruits & mix well. Keep the flame at medium heat.

14. Keep cooking until the capsicum is soft & properly cooked.

15. Best served with roti / jeera rice.





Happy Cooking!

Kakali's Home Kitchen




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