Capsicum recipes | 24 Indian capsicum recipes (Bell pepper recipes)

Capsicum recipes – A collection of 24 healthy and quick Indian capsicum recipes. Capsicum commonly known as bell pepper or sweet pepper, goes by the name shimla mirch in hindi. They are available in 3 different colors red, green and yellow. Each has its own set of nutritional values and health benefits.

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Capsicum is rich in vitamins A and C hence has anti cancer properties. It also has nutrients that can lower the triglycerides keeping cholesterol under control. It also improves metabolism by burning fats, improves vision and is great for the digestive system.

If you haven’t been using much of shimla mirch in your diet i highly recommend these yummy capsicum recipes. Capsicum is easily digestible and can also be included in a baby’s diet after 10 months. I would often add them in my babies khichdi.

There are so many ways capsicum can be used in Indian food. You can include them in pulao, biryani, salads, stir fry, fried rice varieties, curries, chutney, dip or just stuff them with your favorite ingredients and pan roast or grill them.

They can be used in most curries since they lend a unique flavor to the dish. I also add them to my dal or biryani salan recipes.

They taste great when cooked with eggs, prawns or chicken as well. I have shared a lot of capsicum recipes on the blog, complied them all here for easy access. There are also few recipes which are loved at home but haven’t shared it here due to time constraints. I am sharing them here as well at the end of this post.
 

Collection of capsicum recipes

Capsicum fry recipe (Bell pepp...

Capsicum fry recipe - A super quick and delicious dry capsicum curry that makes a good side dish in a Indian meal. It is so good to serve with rice or chapati. This capsicum fry is very uniquely flavorful, healthy and easy to make as well. It goes good in ...

Capsicum curry | How to make c...

Capsicum curry recipe - Simple capsicum masala gravy that goes very well with chapathi, rice, dosa and even with pulao. Capsicum is one of the most healthiest veggies that is low in calories yet provides lot of health benefits. Hence it is recommended to use them regularly. Capsicum can be ...

Stuffed capsicum | Stuffed bel...

Stuffed capsicum recipe - Stuffed bell peppers are a popular dish across the world. These are so many different kinds of fillings made to stuff the bell peppers. They can be filled with meat, veggies, cheese, rice or even with noodles. Here I have shared the recipe for vegetarian stuffed ...

Capsicum rice recipe | Capsicu...

Capsicum rice recipe or bell pepper rice with stovetop & instant pot instructions - A spicy capsicum pulao that can be made just under 30 minutes. It goes good in lunch box or for a quick dinner and is kids' friendly. Capsicum rice tastes very flavorful and delicious so does ...

Kadai egg masala recipe | Egg ...

Kadai egg masala - Delicious & healthy egg capsicum curry with step by step pictures. Eggs are one of the most versatile foods that many of us do not miss to have in our kitchen. We love curried eggs and make them often as it really doesn't need much time ...

Capsicum cheese toast sandwich...

Capsicum cheese toast recipe - Hot and cheesy toast made with bell peppers. It can be made for a quick evening snack or breakfast. This recipe can be tweaked to make any cheese toast of your choice with your favorite veggies. Carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, tomato spinach, methi all go ...

capsicum salan | simla mirch k...

capsicum salan recipe for biryani, chapathi or parotta - When I shared the hyderabadi vegetable dum biryani, I wanted to share a side dish gravy recipe that would go well with the hyderabadi biryani. I had already posted many gravy recipes and I did not feel any particular one that ...

Capsicum chutney recipe | Bell...

Capsicum chutney recipe - Indian bell pepper chutney for breakfasts & snacks. Chutneys are a basic condiment from Indian cuisine and are mostly served with every meal. Capsicum chutney is a great healthy condiment to serve with idli, dosa, paratha, pongal & also with snacks. I prefer to make chutney ...

Peanut capsicum chutney | Red ...

Peanut capsicum chutney for idli, dosa, pesarattu, pongal, paratha or any south Indian breakfasts. This chutney can be prepared with green or red capsicums or a mix of these both. Capsicums are well known for their high antioxidants. I prefer to use the red capsicum as they are high in ...

Aloo capsicum recipe | Dry alo...

Aloo capsicum recipe - Easy stir fried dish made with potatoes, capsicum, spices & herbs. This dry aloo capsicum curry is a super easy & quick recipe for beginners. Aloo and capsicum pair so well in any dish and this is one of them. This aloo capsicum goes very well ...

Red capsicum chutney recipe

Red capsicum chutney recipe - bell pepper chutney recipe for idli, dosa, paratha and sandwich. Bell peppers can be used for making capsicum curry, for vegetable biryani, for vegetable stir fry, for making paneer tikka or chicken tikka and even for noodles. I prefer to use vegetables for making chutney ...

Mushroom pepper fry recipe (P...

Mushroom pepper fry is a simple, healthy & delicious South Indian dish made with mushrooms, bell peppers, curry leaves, fresh ground black pepper & fennel seeds. This unique and super flavorful mushroom pepper fry is one of the best you can make in just 25 mins. It goes so well ...

pepper paneer recipe | paneer ...

pepper paneer recipe - Apt for the cold season to go with plain basmathi rice or roti. It is kids friendly and even goes well to make wraps, rolls or sandwiches or as a side in the lunch box. This paneer pepper fry tastes very nice with an unique aroma ...

Red sauce pasta | How to make ...

Red sauce pasta recipe - Healthy & delicious kids' friendly pasta that can be made for after school meal or dinner. Red sauce pasta is a dish made with pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic & herbs. This is one of the best pasta recipes you can make at home ...

Cabbage stir fry | Chinese sty...

Cabbage stir fry - Quick, easy and delicious Chinese style stir fried cabbage recipe. This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare apart from some chopping time. It can be served with just anything as a side in a meal. It goes well in sandwiches, wraps or even with roti, ...

Paneer jalfrezi recipe | How t...

Paneer jalfrezi recipe with step by step photos - I had made chicken Jalfrezi from a cookbook few times before and my people loved it. I wanted to share a vegetarian version made using paneer since jalfrezi recipes are fairly easy and taste good. Chicken jalfrezi is very popular in ...

Kadai paneer recipe | How to m...

Kadai paneer recipe - Indian cottage cheese (paneer) cooked in onion tomato gravy with homemade kadai masala & bell peppers. This dish gets its name karahi or kadhai paneer since it is cooked in a special Indian wok called kadai which is one of the most basic kitchen essentials of ...

Chilli paneer recipe, How to m...

Chilli paneer recipe - A restaurant style paneer chilli dry, semi-dry & gravy recipes with video & step by step photos. Chilli paneer is a popular Indo-Chinese starter made by seasoning fried Indian cottage cheese aka paneer in chilli sauce. In this post I have shared 3 versions to make ...

Kadai chicken recipe | Chicken...

Kadai chicken is a delicious, spicy & flavorful dish made with chicken, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & fresh ground spices known as kadai masala. Kadai translates to an Indian wok which is a most basic kitchen essential in Indian homes. Any dish prepared in an Indian wok using a kadai ...

Veg roll recipe | Frankie reci...

Veg roll or frankie recipe for kids - This simple veg roll recipe is an all-time favorite with my kids and is made very often for their school box. There is no potato or paneer used here and is made with simple veggies like cabbage, carrots and capsicum. The filling ...

More ideas to include bell pepper in your diet.
Veg noodles
Mix veg pakora
Indo chinese recipes

More capsicum recipes

Capsicum egg bhurji
1. Wash and chop 1 large bell pepper to ½ inch bites or thin slices. You must be having 1.5 to 2 cups chopped.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil and saute half tsp cumin/ jeera for a minute.
3. Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste or 1 tsp finely chopped garlic. Saute until you begin to smell good.
4. Add capsicum. Sprinkle little salt and a generous pinch of turmeric. Saute on a medium heat until the capsicum is half done but still crunchy.
5. Add ½ to ¾ tsp garam masala and ¾ tsp red chili powder. Saute just for a min.
6. Break 2 eggs to a bowl. Beat it well until frothy. Pour that to the pan. Stir well for the bell pepper to be coated well with egg. Cover and cook on a low flame until the egg is cooked completely.
7. Add coriander leaves and lemon juice. Serve with plain rice, roti or plain bread or pav.

Boiled eggs in red capsicum gravy
1. Boil 2 eggs and shell them. Prick them with fork and set aside.
2. Heat a pan with 1 tbsp oil. Saute 2 red chilies, 1 large cubed onion and 1 large bell pepper until the peppers are half cooked. Set aside to cool.
3. Add these to a blender and make a smooth puree with half cup water.
4. Heat the same pan with little more oil. Fry the eggs for 2 to 3 mins. Add 1 finely chopped green chili, 1 ½ tsp chopped garlic or ginger garlic paste. When it smells good, add the capsicum puree. Cook until the gravy thickens, if needed add more water to bring it to a consistency.

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