Mumbai Street-Style Mirchi Bajji Fritters

A flavorful and crispy street food from Mumbai, India, where stuffed green chilies are coated in a spicy batter and deep-fried to perfection, served with a side of spicy chutney.

🛒 Ingredients

• 8 pieces Green chilies
• 1 1/2 cups Gram flour
• 1/2 cup Rice flour
• 1/4 tsp Baking soda
• 2 tbsp Ginger paste
• 1 tbsp Garlic paste
• 2 tsp Red chili powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 cup Vegetable oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Wash and slit the green chilies lengthwise, removing seeds and membranes.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a bowl, mix together gram flour, rice flour, baking soda, salt, red chili powder, and garam masala powder.

3. 3

   Step 3: Add ginger paste, garlic paste, and lime juice to the dry mixture and mix well.

4. 4

   Step 4: Dip each green chili into the batter, coating it evenly.

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   Step 5: Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

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   Step 6: Fry the coated green chilies in batches until golden brown and crispy.

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   Step 7: Drain the fritters on paper towels.

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   Step 8: Serve hot with a side of spicy chutney or raita.

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   Step 9: Garnish with chopped cilantro or scallions.

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    Step 10: Enjoy the crispy and flavorful Mirchi Bajji Fritters.

💡 Pro Tips

For an extra crispy coating, chill the batter in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frying. To avoid the batter from becoming too soggy, don't over-mix it. Store any leftover fritters in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a day.

📊 Nutrition per Serving