Stuffed capsicum (Bharwa shimla mirch)
Also called: bharwa shimla mirch, bharwan shimla mirch, stuffed capsicum, bharwa capsicum, stuffed bell pepper, shimla mirch bharwa, bharwa shimla, shimla mirch stuffed
Bharwa shimla mirch is that lovely home-style sabzi where capsicum is stuffed with a spiced potato-onion filling and cooked till soft and golden. It’s the kind of dish you’ll spot in a Sunday lunch thali, tiffin box, or mom’s kitchen when she wants to make simple aloo feel a little special. The capsicum adds a nice bite and sweetness, while the masala stuffing makes every bite hit like comfort food.
Per 1 capsicum (150g)
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per capsicum (150g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 136.4 kcal | 90.9 kcal |
| Protein | 2g | 1.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5g | 8.3g |
| Fat | 8.6g | 5.7g |
| Fiber | 3g | 2g |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 1.2g |
| Micronutrients (per 100g) | ||
| Sodium | 173.94 mg | |
| Calcium | 15.17 mg | |
| Iron | 0.61 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 74.25 mg | |
| Folate | 38.35 µg | |
What Goes Into It
Per serving (1 capsicum)
gastroenterology Gut Health Insight
For gut health, stuffed capsicum is a nice mix of fibre from the capsicum plus some resistant starch from the potato, which can help keep digestion moving a bit better than plain aloo. Capsicum also brings vitamin C and a little folate, and the ginger, amchur, and spices can make the dish feel lighter and aid digestion. The one thing to watch is the fat used for frying or cooking — if you keep the oil a bit controlled and don’t overcook the capsicum till it turns mushy, you get better texture and a more gut-friendly meal. Pair it with roti and a dahi side if you want the meal to feel gentler on the stomach.
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download Get Shellel FreeNutrition data sourced from ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and the Indian Nutrient Database (INDB 2024). Values are per standard serving and may vary with preparation method.