Capsicum, also known as Bell Pepper or even Simla Mirch, is a vegetable belonging to the Nightshade family of plants that also includes tomatoes, potatoes, and brinjals. Red capsicum or bell pepper is basically the completely ripened and mature form of green capsicum. They are the sweetest of all bell peppers and have a mild and a fruity-tangy taste. An excellent source of antioxidants specially carotenoids, red bell peppers have twice the amount of Vitamin C than the green capsicum.. This quality helps with giving a solid boost to the immune system while preventing the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cadiovascular diseases.