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November 7, 2016

How to Make Paneer Capsicum Recipe | Paneer Capsicum Sabji Recipe – Shimla Mirch

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Total Time: 20 minutes

I must say recipe you are going to learn i this post is simply my favorite Indian veg recipe. I have written this veg recipe in both Hindi and English.I can just eat anything with this sabzi. Crispy paneer and capsicum with some chilli, makes it very tasty and delicious. When i was a kid my mother used to make this quite often. I remember how i was made over this recipe. I lived in Gorakhpur during my childhood. Me and my elder sister loved this Paneer ki sabzi.

Paneer capsicum masala on a deep vessel garnished with some coriander leaves

More paneer recipes for you: Matar Paneer, Kadai Paneer recipe, Palak Paneer, Paneer Capsicum Masala, Paneer Butter Masala, Veg Palak Paneer, etc.

Read this recipe in Hindi? Shimla mirch paneer recipe in Hindi

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Paneer capsicum recipe is a very easy and delicious recipe. In this recipe, shimla mirch(capsicum) and paneer(Cottage Cheese) are cooked together with a thick gravy. You can also add any veggies you like. I have used very little oil to make this health friendly but you can add more as per your taste. I have also used very few chilies but you can add more.

I have several other recipes in Hindi like Veg Momos, Bread Uttapam, Aloo paratha etc.

Paneer capsicum masala on a deep vessel garnished with some coriander leaves

Paneer and crunchy combination of capsicum gives a nice flavor to this recipe, which goes well with roti or paratha. Shimla mirch paneer sabzi recipe is generally prepared in thick gravy. But we have made dry paneer shimla mirch.

You can serve this sabzi recipe during parties or for dinner also. Everyone is going to love this.

Along with Paneer and Capsicum and other Indian spices, it also has some other ingredients, such as onion, kasuri methi, tomato, coriander seeds, coconut, cashew nuts etc. Which gives it a strong aroma and flavor.

Paneer capsicum masala on a deep vessel garnished with some coriander leaves
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Paneer Capsicum Masala in Hindi- Shimla Mirch

250 gm paneer cubes ( homemade Paneer ) 1 medium size chopped capsicum (thinly sliced) 2 medium size chopped onion (thinly sliced) 1 tbsp Ghee/Oil ½ tsp Cumin seeds 2 piece of green chily (slit) ½ tsp Black pepper Salt to taste Kasturi methi Coriander leaves to garnish ¼ tsp Garam masala
Course Lunch and Dinner, Main
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Paneer, paneer capsicum masala
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 221kcal
Author Reshu Drolia

Ingredients

  • 250 gm paneer homemade Paneer cubes
  • 1 medium size capsicum thinly sliced chopped
  • 2 medium size onion thinly sliced chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ghee /Oil
  • ½ tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 piece green chily slit
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Kasturi methi
  • Coriander leaves to garnish
  • ¼ tsp Garam masala

Instructions

  • Heat ghee or oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds and fry. Once they get fried add green chily, onion and capsicum/green bell pepper.
  • Sauté onion and capsicum on high flame till the onion becomes transparent and capsicum should be little crunchy. Do not overcook capsicum, crunchiness gives nice taste to the dish. This process will take atleat 5-6 mins.
  • Add little salt and sauté for a min.
  • Add paneer cubes, black pepper, kasturi methi (dry fenugreek leaves), chopped coriander leaves, remaining salt as required, garam masala and mix it well.
  • Paneer capsicum is ready to serve.
  • Serve paneer capsicum dry with rotis, plain parathas or as a side dish.
  • You can also serve with bread toast

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Sodium: 91mg | Calcium: 300mg | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Cholesterol: 50mg | Calories: 221kcal | Saturated Fat: 11g | Fat: 19g | Protein: 8g | Carbohydrates: 3g | Iron: 0.2mg

See more of my Indian veg recipe in Hindi

How to make Paneer Capsicum Masala:

  • At first, Heat ghee or oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds and fry. Once they get fried add green chilly, onion and capsicum/green bell pepper.

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  • Sauté onion and capsicum on high flame till the onion becomes transparent and capsicum should be little crunchy. Do not overcook capsicum, crunchiness gives nice taste to the dish. This process will take atleast 5-6 mins.
  • Add little salt and sauté for a min.

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  • Add Paneer cubes, black pepper, kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves), chopped coriander leaves, remaining salt as required, garam masala and mix it well.

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  • Paneer Capsicum Masala is ready to serve.

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  • Serve shimla mirch paneer dry with roti, plain parathas or as a side dish.
  • You can also serve Paneer Capsicum Masala with Jeera rice too.

Some tips for making Shimla mirch paneer recipe:

  • If you want your paneer to be soft, then don’t fry them.
  • Do not overcook capsicum, crunchiness gives nice taste to the dish
  • Add some salt to cook onions and tomatoes faster.
  • Add paneer just before turning off gas.

 

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