Mirchi Bajji Recipe
Mirchi Bajji is a popular South Indian street snack made with large mild green chillies dipped in spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried until crispy and golden.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 20 pcs Large green chillies bajji mirchi
- 2 cup gram flour besan
- ½ cup semolina or suji or rice flour
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
Spices and Flavourings
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp ajwain and cumin seeds
- A pinch of hing asafoetida
Optional Stuffing (Optional, yet Traditional)
- Finely chopped onions
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- For Frying
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Washing and wiping the green chilli is the first step. Cut them lengthwise and sew neatly to lessen heat. Set them aside.
- Add gram flour, rice flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, ajwain, jeera, hing and salt to the mixing bowl. Add a little water and stir thoroughly until a smooth, thick batter, free of lumps, forms.
- Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat. Ensure that the drops of batter do not spill in an instant, or combustion will take place.
- Roll each chilli pepper in batter. Slowly dip it into the hot oil. Cook on medium heat, turning occasionally until the mixture becomes golden brown and crispy. Remove and put on paper towels.
- When the fried Bajjis are cooled to some extent, open them up, fill them with chopped up onions, add salt and lemon juice. (optional step)
- Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato chutney (Slightly tangy and spicy).
Notes
- Use large mild chillies like bajji mirchi for less heat.
- Remove seeds if you prefer a less spicy version.
- Batter consistency should be thick, not runny.
- Fry on medium heat for an even golden colour.
- Serve hot for the best texture and flavour.