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The Vegetarian Curry Bible  
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Cut the top of each capsicum and clean the inside, letting the vegetable  
remain whole.  
Stuff each capsicum with some potato masala and put back the top.  
Smear some salt on the capsicum and set aside.  
Barwa Simli Mirch  
by Sunita  
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0. Repeat for the remaining 5.  
Ingredients  
6 medium sized capsicums(bell peppers)  
2 large onions, sliced  
large potatoes  
1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder  
2 tsp coriander powder  
1 tsp cumin powder  
1/2 tsp turmeric powder  
1 tsp garam masala  
1/2 tsp amchoor  
1 tsp dried mint(optional)  
1 small tomato, chopped  
A small bunch of coriander leaves chopped finely  
A small bunch of methi leaves, chopped finely  
1 tsp cumin seeds  
1. Save any remaining potato masala for gravy.  
12. Heat remaining oil, drop the cumin in it and when it browns add the  
sliced onions.  
13. Fry till the onions are well browned.  
14. Now add the remaining potato gravy and place the capsicums in this  
bed of potato masala and onions.  
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5. Sprinkle water and cook covered on a low heat for 30 minutes.  
6. Turn the capsicums occasionally or they will not be done evenly on all  
sides.  
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7. When the capsicums are done, sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves  
on top, mix and heat for a minute.  
8. Adjust salt if needed.  
1/2 tsp saunf  
9. Can be eaten with hot rice and dal.  
1 medium onion chopped  
Chopped coriander leaves for garnish  
tbsp cooking oil/ghee(clarified butter)  
Method  
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Boil the potatoes and mash them up nicely.  
Heat 2 tbsp oil and fry the chopped onion till it turns brown.Add the  
turmeric, red chilli, cumin pwd, saunf, amchoor ,dhania, mint and  
garam masala and fry for a minute.  
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Add the tomatoes and the coriander /methi leaves and fry for another  
minute.  
Now add the mashed potatoes and fry for 5-6 minutes on high fire till  
the masala is well blended with the potato.  
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Add salt to taste.  
Take the mixture from the heat, set aside and let it cool.  
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