#Aloo Shimla mirch chatka

• Potatoes (Aloo): 3 to 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed or sliced • Capsicum (Shimla Mirch): 2 to 3 medium green bell peppers, washed and diced or cut into wedges • Onions: 1 large onion, finely chopped or sliced • Tomatoes: 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed (optional depending on dry vs. semi-dry style) • Green Chillies: 1 to 2 green chillies, slit or chopped • Ginger-Garlic: 1 teaspoon of minced ginger, garlic, or ginger-garlic paste • Cooking Oil: 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil • Cumin Seeds (Jeera): 1 teaspoon • Asafetida (Hing): A pinch • Kasuri Methi: ½ to 1 teaspoon of dried fenugreek • Turmeric Powder (Haldi): ½ teaspoon • Red Chilli Powder: ½ to 1 teaspoon (or Kashmiri red chilli powder for color) • Coriander Powder (Dhaniya): 1 to 2 teaspoons • Garam Masala: ½ teaspoon • Dry Mango Powder (Amchur): ½ to 1 teaspoon (for a tangy taste)