Mirchi Vada Recipe

Green peppers stuffed with a masala aloo filling and deep fried, crunchy outside & soft from inside served with a tangy tomato or sweet tamarind chutney is the best treat for monsoon weekend. Green chilli contains vital vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C and Vitamin A, potassium and iron which are extremely beneficial.

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With so many benefits, Green chilli comes with a few side effects too. Stomach and skin irritation can be toxic, if consumed in high quantities.

Recipe Category: Kebab & Cutlet
Recipe Cuisine: Rajasthani
Total Time (Minutes): 20
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
  • Thick & long Green Chilies - 5
  • Boiled Potato - 2
  • Grated ginger
  • Gram Flour/Besan - Half Cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Baking Powder- A Pinch
  • Turmeric
  • Oil - To Fry
Instructions:
  • Make Potato Stuffing. Mix all in a bowl ( mashed potato, grated ginger, little salt )
  • Slit the chilies from one side to fill the filling.
  • Stuff about half tsp or less of the potato stuffing into the chilies.
  • In a bowl, mix besan, salt, baking powder, turmeric. Add water and make a thick batter. Batter should be thick otherwise it won't coat chillies.
  • Dip the chilies into the batter.
  • Coat really well and slide them to the hot oil. Once chilies are added to hot oil, lower the flame(mandatory to do) and cook until golden brown & crispy.
 
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