Vaangi Shimla Mirchi Bhaji Recipe - Brinjal Capsicum Gravy

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