Chilli Bajji Recipe Mirchi Pakoda

In India, teatime with various fried snacks and a cup of masala tea is a serious affair. This chilli bajji is a perfect snack to satisfy those fried food cravings during teatime. What exactly is Mirchi Pakoda? Take the big, thick, plump green peppers (preferably low – mildly spicy). Stuff them with spicy mashed potato filling and cheese (like we did), coat the chilli in a thick gram flour pakora batter, and deep fry until crisp. It is one of the most popular teatime Indian snacks. The term ‘pakora’, ‘pakoda’, or ‘bajji’ describes the crispy Indian vegetable fritters. The chilli bajji is also known as mirchi vada, mirch bajji, chilli bonda, or the mirch pakoda. More Reasons to Try Chilli Bajji RECIPE

customizable filling so crispy and tasty vegetarian and gluten-free always the crowd’s favourite perfect snack for a drinks or BBQ party

Ingredients Required

Green Chilli: The key ingredient is the sweet, tangy, mildly spicy chilli peppers. The banana peppers, Jalapeno, California Chilli, or similar varieties are perfect for this pakora recipe. In India, peppers for making fritters are commonly sold as – bhajji mirchi or bajji chilli. They are pale green, mildly spicy like bell pepper, and almost the size of your palm. Ingredients For The Filling

Boiled Potatoes (grated or mashed) are good for the filling. Try not to use the boxed mashed potato powder. Potatoes boiled from scratch are perfect. Onion: They give a sweet flavour and crunch to the potato filling. Herbs: Ginger, Garlic, Green Chilli (optional), Coriander. You can use parsley or chives as well instead of fresh coriander. Spices: Salt, Turmeric, Red Chilli or Red Paprika, Chaat Masala

SECRET Ingredient: In between potato filling, add a stick of mozzarella, paneer, or any other cheese you like. That soft cheesy centre inside the spicy potato filling tastes so delicious. Variation: Add grated paneer or shredded cheese to the potato filling. Ingredients For The Batter

Gram Flour: Most Indian pakoras are made with gram flour (besan). It is a gluten-free, plant-based flour made with chickpeas. Rice Flour: It adds crunch to the pakora and makes the texture of the coating light. You can add tempura flour or all-purpose flour as well. Seasoning: Salt, Red Chili Powder or Paprika, Cumin Powder

SECRET Ingredient: Baking Soda and piping hot oil makes the bajji batter light, and fluffy.

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Serving Suggestion

The mirchi vada or bajji tastes best with spicy mint chutney. In many parts of India, chilli bajji is served with garlic or sweet tamarind chutney. It is a fried snack that tastes delicious with a variety of chutney or dipping sauce. So the creative possibilities of serving mirch pakoda are endless. You can stuff mirchi pakora between bun or bread slices for a more filling experience or enjoy just the pakora with a cup of masala tea.