Mirapakaya Bajji Recipe

Mirapakaya Bajji, also known as Chili Bajji or Stuffed Pepper Fritters, is a popular South Indian street food snack. It involves deep-frying spicy green chili peppers coated with a flavorful gram flour (besan) batter. Here's how you can make Mirapakaya Bajji:



**Ingredients:**


For the Filling:

- 6-8 large green chili peppers (such as bajji or banana peppers)

- 2-3 boiled and mashed potatoes (optional)

- 1 small onion, finely chopped

- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

- 1 tablespoon oil

- Salt to taste


For the Batter:

- 1 cup gram flour (besan)

- 1/2 cup rice flour

- A pinch of baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

- A pinch of turmeric powder

- Salt to taste

- Water for making the batter


For Deep Frying:

- Oil for deep frying


**Instructions:**


**Preparing the Filling:**


1. **Filling Base (Optional):**

   - In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida.

   - Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.

   - Add the boiled and mashed potatoes (if using) and cook for a couple of minutes.

   - Add salt, chopped coriander leaves, and mix well. Set aside to cool.


**Stuffing the Chilis:**


1. **Slitting the Chilis:**

   - Make a vertical slit along the length of each green chili pepper, ensuring not to cut them into two pieces.


2. **Stuffing the Chilis:**

   - Stuff the prepared filling mixture into the chilis. Gently press to close the opening.


**Making the Batter:**


1. **Preparing the Batter:**

   - In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, baking soda, and salt.

   - Gradually add water while whisking to create a smooth batter with a slightly thick consistency. The batter should coat the back of a spoon.


**Frying the Mirapakaya Bajji:**


1. **Heating the Oil:**

   - Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.


2. **Dipping and Frying:**

   - Dip each stuffed chili into the batter, ensuring it's coated evenly.


3. **Deep Frying:**

   - Carefully slide the coated chili into the hot oil. Fry until the bajjis turn golden brown and crispy. Fry a few at a time to avoid overcrowding.


4. **Draining and Serving:**

   - Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried bajjis from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.


**Serve:**

Serve Mirapakaya Bajji hot with coconut chutney, mint chutney, or tamarind chutney. It's a delightful and spicy snack that's perfect for rainy days or evenings.


**Note:** The level of spiciness can vary based on the type of green chili peppers used. Adjust the filling's spiciness accordingly.


Enjoy the spicy and flavorful Mirapakaya Bajji, a beloved South Indian snack!

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