Mirchi Vada
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.
Serves: 3
Ingredients:
For batter
- Gram flour (besan) - 1 cup
- Turmeric powder - 2 pinches
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
For filling:
- Potatoes - 3 large ones
- Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
- Coriander leaves chopped fine - 1/2
- Salt to taste
Method of preparation :
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.
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