Mirchi Bada Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 6-8 large green chilies (such as Bhavnagri chilies)
- 2 medium-sized boiled and mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup boiled and crushed green peas
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Chopped coriander leaves for garnish
For the Batter:
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- Salt to taste
- Water (as needed)
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Filling:
- Slit the green chilies lengthwise, removing the seeds if you prefer it less spicy.
- In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- Add mashed potatoes, boiled green peas, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
- Add chopped coriander leaves, mix, and let the filling cool.
2. Stuff the Chilies:
- Stuff the green chilies with the prepared filling. Ensure that the filling is evenly distributed.
3. Prepare the Batter:
- In a bowl, mix gram flour, rice flour, baking soda, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt.
- Gradually add water to make a thick, smooth batter. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the chilies.
4. Dip and Coat:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip each stuffed chili in the gram flour batter, ensuring it is well-coated.
5. Deep Fry:
- Carefully place the coated chilies into the hot oil and deep-fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
6. Drain and Serve:
- Once fried, remove the mirchi badas from the oil and place them on absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
7. Serve Hot:
- Serve the mirchi bada hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.
Enjoy the spicy and flavorful mirchi bada as a delightful snack, perfect for tea time or as an appetizer. Adjust the spiciness according to your taste preferences.