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Mirchi Bajji
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Mirchi Bajji | Mirapakaya Bajji | Chilli Bajji

Course Snack
Cuisine South Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 Green Chillies
  • 1 cup Besan
  • 1/2 tsp Ajwain
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • pinch of Baking Soda
  • Oil to deep fry

Stuffing for Cut Mirchi

  • 1/2 Chopped Onion
  • 1/4 tsp Coriander Powder or Chat Masala
  • Salt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Take the medium or long green chillies and wash them.
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  • Slit the green chillies vertically and remove the seeds.
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  • Taka besan or gram flour in a vessel, add chilli powder, ajwain, salt and baking soda.
  • Mix the ingredients throughly and make a paste by adding little water. Add little more water to get the required consistency. Batter should not be too thick or runny.
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  • Heat oil in a frying pan or kadai. When the oil is hot, dip the chilli in the batter and put it in the oil. 
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  • Fry on the medium flame till they turn golden. Stir now and then to fry uniformly.
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  • Transfer them on to a plate. Serve hot.
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Stuffed Mirchi | Cut Mirchi

  • Mix onions and salt. Cut the bajji, stuff the onions, sprinkle coriander powder or chat masala and Squeeze lemon juice. Serve hot.
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