Mumbai Mirchi Bada Recipe

A flavorful Indian vegetarian recipe originating from the street food of Mumbai, featuring crispy fried green chilies stuffed with a mixture of spices, onions, and potatoes. This Mumbai-style mirchi bada is a popular street snack that's easy to make and perfect for snack time or as a side dish.

🛒 Ingredients

• 12 pieces Green chilies
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tsp Ginger paste
• 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• 1 tsp Salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Heat sufficient oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat for frying the green chilies.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and sauté the onions until they turn translucent.

3. 3

   Step 3: Now add the ginger paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the potatoes, garam masala powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder.

5. 5

   Step 5: Mix well and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the potatoes are cooked.

6. 6

   Step 6: Let the mixture cool down completely.

7. 7

   Step 7: Make a slit on each green chili and remove the seeds.

8. 8

   Step 8: Stuff each green chili with the potato mixture.

9. 9

   Step 9: Heat sufficient oil in a pan for frying the stuffed green chilies.

10. 10

    Step 10: Fry the stuffed green chilies until they turn golden brown and crispy.

💡 Pro Tips

Deep frying the stuffed green chilies is essential for the crispy exterior and tender interior. Make sure the oil is not too hot or too cold. Also, let the potato mixture cool down before stuffing the green chilies.

📊 Nutrition per Serving