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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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mirchi vada recipe | Indian stuffed mirchi bada | Rajasthani mirchi vada | mirchi bhajji is perfect to perk up your mood at snack time. Learn how to make Indian stuffed mirchi bada.
Here is a tongue-tickling fried snack, which will transform tea-time into a memorable experience, especially during the monsoon! Bhavnagari chillies, with their mildly-spicy flavour and juicy crispness, are stuffed with a mouth-watering potato mixture, dipped in a besan based batter, and deep-fried to a golden brown and presented in the form of Rajasthani mirchi vada.
While the very appearance of this Indian stuffed mirchi bada is appetizing, it lures you even deeper into its magic once you bite into it. It will take all your will-power to restrict your portion to a few vadas! But remember the deeper the green colour of the bhavnagri mirchi, the spicier they are. So buy them as per the spice level you enjoy.
Serve this popular mirchi bhajji with Dahiwali Pudina ki Chutney, Khajur Imli Ki Chutney or just Tomato Ketchup.
Tips to make mirchi vada recipe. 1. Make sure the besan batter is not very thick and not very thin. 2. Deep fry the mirchi vada on a medium flame for perfect so it cooks well. 3. Make sure you remove the seeds from the chillies or else it will be spicier in taste.
Enjoy mirchi vada recipe | Indian stuffed mirchi bada | Rajasthani mirchi vada | mirchi bhajji | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
20 vadas
Ingredients
For Stuffed Mirchi Vada
oil for deep-frying
To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp chaat masala
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Together Into A Thin Batter (using Approx. 1 Cup Water)
2 cups besan (Bengal gram flour)
3/4 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp oil
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
a pinch of baking soda
salt to taste
For Serving
Method
- To make mirchi vada, divide the stuffing into 20 equal portions and keep aside.
- Slit all the chillies lengthwise and stuff each chilli with a portion of the stuffing.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, dip the stuffed chillies in the prepared batter and deep-fry, a few at a time on a medium flame, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Serve the mirchi vada immediately with tomato ketchup.
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What is mirchi vada made of ? mirchi vada is made from. To be mixed into a stuffing 2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp chaat masala and salt to taste. See below image of List of ingredients for mirchi vada.
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What is mirchi vada made of ? mirchi vada is made from. To be mixed together into a thin batter 2 cups besan (bengal gram flour), 3/4 tsp chilli powder, 1 tbsp oil, a pinch of asafoetida (hing), a pinch of baking soda and salt to taste. See below image of List of ingredients for mirchi vada.
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What is mirchi vada made of ? mirchi vada is made from. Other ingredients 20 bhavanagari chillies, oil for deep-frying. See below image of List of ingredients for mirchi vada.
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What is mirchi vada made of ? mirchi vada is made from. To be mixed into a stuffing 2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp chaat masala and salt to taste. See below image of List of ingredients for mirchi vada.
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In a deep bowl, add 2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes.
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Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
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Add 1 tsp chaat masala.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well and keep aside.
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In a deep bowl, add 2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes.
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In a deep bowl, add 2 cups besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 3/4 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1 tbsp oil.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
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Add a pinch of baking soda.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add approx. 1 cup of water.
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Mix well with a whisk and keep aside.
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In a deep bowl, add 2 cups besan (bengal gram flour).
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These are bhavnagri chillies. Wash them with clean water. wehave taken 20 bhavanagari chillies.
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Slit each bhavnagri chillies in the centre using a sharp knife.
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Remove the seeds and discard them.
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Stuff each chilli with a portion of the stuffing.
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These are bhavnagri chillies. Wash them with clean water. wehave taken 20 bhavanagari chillies.
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Heat the oil in a deep pan.
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Dip the stuffed chillies in the prepared batter.
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Deep-fry, a few at a time on a medium flame, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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Drain on an absorbent paper.
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Serve immediately with tomato ketchup.
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Heat the oil in a deep pan.
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Make sure the besan batter is not very thick and not very thin.
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Deep fry the mirchi vada on a medium flame for perfect so it cooks well.
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Make sure the remove the seeds from the chillies or else it will be spicier in taste.
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Make sure the besan batter is not very thick and not very thin.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 104 cal |
Protein | 2.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 8.8 g |
Fiber | 2.9 g |
Fat | 6.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 8.5 mg |
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Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
What an awesome recipe!!! It is just tempting, irresistible and spicy. I am 100 % satisfied with this recipe. It is a must-try recipe. Thank you so much!!