Rajasthani Mirchi Vada: Potato-stuffed green chillies fried in a crisp, spiced gram flour batter. A fiery snack from the streets of Rajasthan, it's best enjoyed hot with tangy tamarind chutney and a cup of chai!
Ingredients
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For Chilli Fritters
8 to 9Bhavnagri chillies (or large mild green chillies)
Wash and pat dry the Bhavnagri chillies. Remove stems. Slit each chilli lengthwise, keeping it intact at the base. Carefully remove seeds and pith using a small spoon.
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Make Potato Stuffing
In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, chopped green chilli, ginger paste, crushed coriander and fennel seeds, red chilli powder, amchur, chaat masala, ajwain, asafoetida, chopped coriander leaves and salt. Mix well.
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Stuff the Chillies
Fill each slit chilli with the potato mixture, pressing gently to pack it in. Set aside.
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Prepare Batter
In another bowl, mix gram flour, rice flour, asafoetida, turmeric, Kashmiri red chilli powder and salt. Add water gradually, whisking to form a smooth, medium-thick batter.
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Fry Mirchi Vada
Heat oil in a kadai or wok over medium heat. Dip each stuffed chilli in the batter, coating well. Carefully slide into the hot oil. Fry in batches until crisp and golden, turning occasionally. Drain on absorbent paper.
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Serve Hot
Arrange the hot Mirchi Vada on a serving plate with green chutney and tamarind chutney on the side. Sprinkle with chaat masala if desired. Serve immediately.