Indian
Indian - Breads and Flatbreads
Mirchi Bajji Paratha
Chef's Menu Description
Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 4 large green chilies (Bhavnagari)
- • 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric
- • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1/2 cup water
- • 2 cups oil, for deep frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Slit each chili lengthwise and remove the seeds carefully.
2
Phase 2
Mix the gram flour, salt, turmeric, hing, and cumin; whisk with water into a smooth batter.
3
Phase 3
Dip each chili into the batter, coating it evenly.
4
Phase 4
Deep-fry in hot oil until crisp and golden brown.
5
Phase 5
Drain and serve hot with chutney or tamarind sauce.