Huge varieties of chillies ( mirchi) are found in Rajasthan. An eight inch long variety is split open and filled with potato and masala and fried in besan to make this yummy vadas.This recipe needs chillies which are long , less spicy and bigger in size. So choose the chillies like the one above, which is light green, long and little bigger than normal chillies available in market.
India id known for for spicy foods. Thus chillies are must in every indian recipe. Chillies are used not used for adding spiceness to food but it is also used as main ingredients in many recipes. Mirchi vadas are one such popular snack from eastern regions of Rajasthan and Maharashtra. But it is widely prepared in Rajasthan. The main ingredient Mirchi should be choosen correctly for this recipe. There are varieties of chillies available in market. So the chilli which is not spicy should be choosen . Choose the one which is long like banana and is bigger is size, those chillies are not much spicy and it is perfect for making the vadas owing to it size and other features (see the above pic for chilli, the top one).
Ingredients:
Long Banana size chillies -6 nos
For Batter:
Gram flour - 1 cup
Turmeric powder (haldi) -2 pinches.
Salt to taste
Water as required.
For Filling:
Potatoes - 3 large ones
Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves chopped fine - 1/2 tbsp
Salt to taste.
Method:
- Slit the peppers, remove seeds and keep aside.
- Boil potatoes with salt.
- Peel and mash them well.
- Add chilly powder and coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Make a thick batter with the flour, turmeric powder and salt.
- Fill the chillies with the potato mix.
- Dip the filled peppers in the batter till they are completely covered.
- Fry them in preheated oil till golden brown.
- Serve hot with chutney or sauce.
Making Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4 persons
Shelflife: Best Fresh.
Note:
- Deep fried snacks contains lots of oil, so always transfer them on a absorbent paper before transfering to plates when u take them from oil.
- If you prefer spicy, then you can keep the seeds while u silt.
Click here to know more about Rajasthani foods and cuisines - Introduction to Rajasthani Foods And Cuisines.
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