Bharvan Simla Mirch
Bharvan is a typical north indian preparation, which can be prepared with different vegetables like karelas, tindas etc. It is the stuffing that is the unique aspect of bharvan. Some bharvan dishes are with gravies, while some like this can just be served as a dry snack.
Servings Prep Time
6 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
For The Stuffing
For The Gravy
Instructions
For the stuffing
  1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the capsicum and sauté for a minute.
  3. Add all the remaining ingredients and cook till th mixture is dry.
How to proceed
  1. Cut the stem of the capsicums and de-seed them. Cut into half vertically.
  2. Stuff the hollow capsicums with the prepared stuffing. Keep aside.
  3. Make a paste of the besan, chilli powder and salt with 4 tbsp of water. Keep aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, coat the filling side of the capsicum with the prepared paste and cook them in hot oil ( filling side down) on a low flame till the coating is golden brown.
  5. Turn the capsicum and cook the other side for ½ a minute.
  6. Remove and keep aside.
For the gravy
  1. Combine the tomatoes with 1 cup of water and cook till for about 20 minutes on a medium flame.
  2. When cooked blend in a blender to a smooth paste.
  3. Strain and keep aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds, cinnamon and cloves.
  5. Add the tomato purée, chilli powder, sugar and salt and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Add the cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Keep aside.
How to proceed
  1. Arrange the stuffed capsicum in the prepared gravy and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till the capsicum are soft. Serve hot.