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, must...