Mirchi Bhaji
Spicy and savory Russian Wheel! Wild Fried Potatoes Stuffed with Green Chili Peppers
Description
A spicy snack suiting alcohol, hollowing mild large green chilies (Mirchi), stuffing with spice potatoes, and deep-frying crispy with chickpea flour batter.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Large green chilies
- Potatoes
- Chickpea flour
- Tamarind
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Amchoor
- Turmeric
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions
- Score large green chilies (Manganji peppers etc.) vertically, remove seeds inside to reduce heat.
- Mash boiled potatoes, mix tamarind, cumin, coriander, Amchoor, chili powder, salt to make sour-spicy filling; stuff inside green chilies.
- Dip chilies in batter of chickpea flour, turmeric, salt, water; fry in hot oil until crispy and golden to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Amchoor acidity and fresh green aroma of green chilies
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Green peppers (safe sub if disliking heat)
Pairing
Cold beer、Masala Chai
Trivia
[Hardcore] Basically uses mild chilies, but the thrill of occasionally mixing a 'super spicy individual (jackpot)' is this snack's charm. Eating it with Chai during the rainy monsoon season is the Indian way to enjoy it.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Bite the freshly fried hot Mirchi Bhaji in half, washing down the fluffy potato and chili stimulation instantly with beer!
Allergen
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