What is Aloo Shimla Zunka?
Zunka is a maharashtrian side dish made with gramflour and onions, as a quick side dish to Rotis / Chapatis / Bhakri. Aloo Shimla Zunka is a simple GF, Vegan and low Stir fry of Bell Peppers + potato with Gramflour. Served with flatbreads or rice. Today, we see a quick take on Zunka with Potatoes (Aloo) & Bell Peppers (Shimla Mirch aka called Shimla in local language). Another quick to make stir fry with Aloo (potatoes) is this Aloo MEthi Gobhi
5 reasons to make this Aloo Shimla Zunka again
- Gluten Free
- Vegan
- Satvik (No onion no garlic)
- Quick (takes under 15 minutes)
- Delicious to put together
Ler's see how to make this dish. It can be served with Rotis / Chapatis and also goes well with Varan Bhaath (Dal-Rice). My household help taught. me how to make this quick dish, and during the lockdown, we made this many times and this is now a family favourite. She also taught me how to make this Aloo Gobhi Sukha Bhaji (potato Cauliflower stir fry) that gets made in 10 mins with basic kitchen spices.
The detailed method is as shown in the youtube video embedded below. Hope you would view the video and leave your valuable comments there too.
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Prep time - 10 mins, Cook time - 15 mins. Serves 3
Cuisine : Indian, Course: Side Dish
What you need to make Aloo Shimla Zunka
- 100 grams Potato
- 200 grams Bell Peppers
- 3 tablespoon Gramflour (Besan)
- 2.5 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
- ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds (Methi dana)
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Spice / Masala powders (adjust to taste):
- ½ teaspoon Dry mango powder (Aamchur)
- ½ teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
- ½ teaspoon Red Chilli powder (Lal Mirchi powder)
How to make Aloo Shimla Zunka:
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Aloo Shimla Zunka
Ingredients
- 100 grams Potato
- 200 grams Bell Peppers
- 3 tablespoon Gramflour Besan
- 2.5 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
For Tempering
- ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
- ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds Methi dana
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin seeds Jeera
Spice / Masala powders (adjust to taste):
- ½ teaspoon Dry mango powder Aamchur
- ½ teaspoon Coriander powder Dhaniya powder
- ½ teaspoon Red Chilli powder Lal Mirchi powder
Shobha Keshwani says
I love zunka. It pairs well with rotis, puris and bhakris. Love the addition of aloo. I usually make with bell peppers / capsicums only.
Kalyani says
yes, it does pair very well with Rotis and bhakris.
Neha says
This is a quick and flavourful recipe. The combination of potato and capsicum is always a great hit. Addition of gramflour is something I have not tried. Looking forward to trying out this recipe.
Kalyani says
Do give it a try,Neha. surely you would like it
Chef Mireille says
I usually add onion and garlic to all of my savory recipes, but with all of the spices, the onion/garlic was not even missed! So delicious!
Kalyani says
yes Mir. You don't feel the absence of onion garlic in this. Do try.
Mayuri Patel says
Such a flavorful and easy to make Aloo Shimla Zunka. Love how quickly this dish comes together and makes a satisfying meal with bhakri.
Kalyani says
thanks mayuri,yes it is super quick n tasty
Archana says
Delicious and easy Aloo Shimla zunka. Love the ease with which you can make this delicious veggie. Will love it with rice too.
Kalyani says
Thank you, Arch! we love it with Dal-rice and/or phulkas too!