Mirchi bajji with stuffing, also known as Mirpakaya bajji in Andhra Pradesh, Milagai bajji in Tamil nadu. Chili bajji or chili fritters, is a popular Indian snack made by deep-frying chili peppers after stuffing them with a spiced filling.

This snack is a popular street food in India and is enjoyed for its spicy and flavorful taste. It goes well with mint chutney. Here’s a general overview of how mirchi bajji is typically prepared in our house.

“Bajji” is a popular Indian street food that involves deep-frying vegetables like potato, onion, chili, raw banana, ridge gourd or sometimes even fruit slices after coating them in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter.

The vegetables or fruits are usually dipped in the gram flour batter and then deep-fried until they become golden brown and crispy. Bajji is a common street food in India and is enjoyed as a tea-time snack or appetizer.

Mirchi bajji is often enjoyed during monsoons or as a tea-time snack. It’s a delightful treat for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their snacks.

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Tips:

Adjust the spice levels in the batter and filling according to your preference.

The batter should be thick enough to coat the chilies evenly but not too thick that it forms a heavy coating.

Be cautious with hot oil while deep frying.

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Mirchi Bajji With Stuffing

Recipe by AshaCourse: AppetizersCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

Mirchi bajji, also known as Mirpakaya bajji in Andhra Pradesh, Milagai bajji in Tamil nadu. Chili bajji or chili fritters, is a popular Indian snack made by deep-frying chili peppers after stuffing them with a spiced filling.

Ingredients

Large green chilies (Bajji chilies) 10 nos.
Besan (gram flour) 2 cups
Rice flour 2 tbsp.
Red chili powder 2 tbsp.
Coriander powder 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp.
Ajwain 1/4 tsp.
Baking soda 1/4 tsp. (optional)
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Water as required
For stuffing
Chopped onion 1
Chopped coriander leaves 1 tbsp.
Cumin powder 1/4 tsp
Red chili powder 1/4 tsp
Chat masala 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste

Directions

Firstly, slit the chili lengthwise, remove the seeds to reduce the heat and then keep it aside.
For filling, In a bowl add chopped onions, coriander leaves, red chili powder, chat masala, cumin powder, salt to taste. Give a mix and keep it aside.
Preparing batter: In a bowl, add in 2 cups besan flour, 2 tbsp. rice flour, 2 tbsp. red chili powder and 1 tsp coriander powder (optional), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp ajwain, 1/4 tsp baking soda, salt to taste. Adjust the spice as per your preference. And then give a mix.
Add required water to form a smooth, lump free batter and give a mix.
The consistency should be thick enough to coat the chilies.
Dip each chilies into the prepared batter. Ensuring it well coated.
Carefully drop the coated chilies into hot oil for deep frying.
Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Remove the bajjies from the oils and place them on the absorbent paper to drain off the excess oil.
Now slit the mirchi bajji and then fill it with prepared stuffing.
Finally, stuffed mirchi bajji is ready to serve with any chutney, sauce of your choice.