Vaangi Shimla Mirchi Bhaji Recipe - Brinjal Capsicum Gravy
Vaangi Shimla Mirchi Bhaji Recipe is the Marathi name for Brinjals Capsicum Mix Vegetable.
Ingredients
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3 Brinjal (Baingan / Eggplant)
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Small Purple ones
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1 Potato (Aloo)
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chopped in cubes
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1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)
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chopped in cubes
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2 Onions
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finely chopped
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1 Tomato
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finely chopped
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4 cloves Garlic
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1/2 inch Ginger
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Byadagi Chilli Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
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1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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Salt
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to taste
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Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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for garnishing
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For The Tempering :
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1 tablespoons Oil
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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1 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making Vaangi Shimla Mirchi Bhaji, first wash the brinjal and the capsicum and chop into cubes
Step 2
Immerse the cubed brinjals in clean water till further use to prevent them from turning black
Step 3
Peel the potatoes and cube them
Step 4
Immerse in clean sufficient water till further use
Step 5
Grind the garlic and ginger to a fine paste in a mixer and keep aside
Step 6
Place a kadai on medium heat and add the oil to it
Step 7
Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and as soon as they splutter, add the asafoetida and curry leaves
Step 8
Saute for a minute and add the chopped onions
Step 9
Saute till onions turn translucent
Step 10
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute along with turmeric powder, byadgi chilli powder and Kashmiri chilli powder
Step 11
Saute until the raw smell of the spices and ginger garlic paste go away
Step 12
Add the cubed potatoes and mix well
Step 13
Add sufficient water to immerse the potatoes and bring to a boil
Step 14
Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes
Step 15
Now add the chopped capsicum and the cubed brinjals
Step 16
Saute and cook covered for few more minutes
Step 17
When the potatoes are half cooked, add the chopped tomatoes and the garam masala powder
Step 18
Mix well and cover with a lid
Step 19
When all the vegetables are fully cooked, add salt to taste and transfer the Brinjal Capsicum Gravy to a serving bowl
Step 20
Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and Vaangi Shimla Mirchi Bhaji is ready to be served
Step 21
Serve Vaangi Shimla Mirchi Bhaji along with Chapatis or Bhakri or Ghavan along with Dal Palak for a delicious weeknight dinner
Step 22