Deep Fried Green Chilli Dipped in Gram Flour Stuffing (Mirchi Pakoda/Mirapakaya Bajji)

Indian Vegetarian Snacks Special

Andhra Cuisine

Deep Fried Green Chilli Dipped in Gram Flour Stuffing (Mirchi Pakoda/Mirapakaya Bajji)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Sweet Banana Green Chillies- 8 No’s

ChickPea/Gram Flour (Besan)- 1- ½ Cups

Carom Seeds (Ajwain)-

Onion Seeds (Kalonji)-

Salt- To Taste

Red Chilli Powder-

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- For Deep Frying

Method:

Wash, Towel Dry, Slit & De-Seed the Banana Green Chillies

In a Bowl, Mix Besan, Ajwain, Kalonji, Salt, Red Chilli Powder with Water to form a Thick Pancake style Batter

Dip Each Chilly Piece in the Batter Fully till the Chilli is entirely coated

Gently Slide in the Oil from a Side of the Pan

Fry till Golden Brown on both sides

Drain in a Plate with Absorbent Paper 

Serve Hot with Tomato Ketchup!

Variations:
There are other varieties of Chillies available which can be used for this Recipe also

There are other methods & stuffing which can be used to make the Mirchi ka Pakoda like Boiled & mashed Potato etc.

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