Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Mirchi Bajji
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 8 large mild green chilies (bajji mirchi)
- • 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- • 2 tbsp rice flour
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
- • 3/4 cup water
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 cups oil for deep frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Slit the chilies lengthwise, remove the seeds, and keep the stems on.
2
Phase 2
Whisk the gram flour, rice flour, chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt with the water into a thick pouring batter; rest 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Heat the oil to medium.
4
Phase 4
Dip each chili in the batter, coat well, and fry until golden and crisp.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with mint chutney and sliced onions.