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Rajasthani Mirchi Bada (Vada)

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Rajasthani Mirchi Bada (Vada). These delicious stuffed chili pakoras are unique to the cuisine of Rajasthan. Perfect for the rainy season.

Ingredients

  • 8 Large green chilies or jalapenos (medium heat)
  • Oil (to deep fry)

For the Besan Batter

  • 1 cup Besan/ gram flour
  • ½ cup Water (pls adjust as required)
  • ¼-½ tsp Red chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp Ajwain seeds
  • 1 pinch Asafetida
  • Salt (to taste)

For the Mirchi Bada Stuffing

  • 4 medium potatoes, boiled
  • ¼ tsp fennel seeds  (coarsely ground)
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ¼ tsp amchur/ raw mango powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 finely chopped green chili
  • ½ tsp grated ginger
  • 1-2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions 

  • Clean and dry the chillies/ jalapeños, slit them lengthwise in the middle and remove the seeds. 
  • In the meantime, peel and mash the boiled potatoes well while they are warm. Mix in 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp coarse ground saunf/fennel seeds, 1/4 tsp amchur powder, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, salt to taste, 1 finely chopped green chili, 1/2 tsp grated ginger and 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • Fill in small portions of this potato mix into the chilies and keep aside. 
  • Make a thick (pakora) batter of besan, salt to taste, chili powder, turmeric, pinch of ajwain and water as needed. I used just about half a cup.
  • Heat oil in a medium sized wok. I used mustard oil as the pakoras/ mirchi bada taste delicious when deep fried in mustard oil.
  • Dip the stuffed mirch/ chili/ pepper one by one into the batter and drop gently into the hot oil. Deep fry on medium flame till it cooks well and turns golden brown all over.
  • Remove on a kitchen towel and fry the rest. Serve hot with chutney/ sauce of your choice and chai of course.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Jalapenos, Mirch Pakora, Mirchi Bada, Rajasthani Mirch