Mirchi pakoda |Hari Mirch bhajji| Green chilli bhajia pakora

I have already blogged about famous hyderabadi stuffed mirapakaya mirchi bajji earlier But today posting plain green chilli pakora or mirchi pakoda  without any stuffing.I have used light green chillies which we get in market for making these pakoras.

Mirch Bhajia is green chillies covered with besan batter and then deep fried. Find out how to make mirchi bhajiya.

Mirchi Ka Pakoda is a delicious snack for those of you who enjoy the heat of green chillies! Perfect when teamed with hot cup of Masala Chai on a cold day. Make Mirchi Ka Pakoda with pickling green chillies for extra heat or with the "sweet" banana chillies for a milder taste which is just as enjoyable

Mild Bhavnagari chilies are stuffed with spices, dipped in gram flour batter and fried to golden perfection. These Mirchi Pakora can be served as elegant starters or as side dish with meal. Also enjoy mirchi pakoda with hot cup of tea on a rainy day.

Ingredients:
10  Green Chilies (less spicy ,light green ones available for making these pakora)

For the Batter:
1/2 Cup Gram Flour (Besan)
1 tbsp rice flour
1/4 Cup Water
A pinch of Baking Soda
A pinch of Turmeric Powder
a pinch red chili powder
ajwain (optional)
Salt to Taste

Method:
 1.Wash, wipe and slit the chilies along the length. Remove seeds from the chilies. 



2.For the batter, mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.Slowly add in water, to make a smooth batter. (Make sure there are no lumps.)
 


3.Heat oil in frying pan on high heat, when oil gets hot enough for frying, reduce flame to medium.

4.Dip  green chili in batter, make sure to coat entire chili in batter.



 


5.Place gently in oil, fry pakoras in small batches.

6.Fry till its gets golden brown on all sides.drain on tissue paper

7.Serve hot with tamarind chutney and hari chutney.

Tip:

• You can even stuff chilli with amchoor, coriander-cumin powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, sugar, chopped cilantro, salt & then  dip in besan batter &deep fry
•  You can even stuff chilli with boiled mashed potato,ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, garam masala powder, sugar, chopped cilantro & mint,chopped onion,chat masala salt & then then  dip in besan batter &deep fry