Homemade Mirchi Vada- Spicy Monsoon Delight To Have With Chai
By Vidushi Singh
July 20, 2023
Enjoy the fiery goodness of homemade Mirchi Vada, spicy green chilies stuffed with a potato filling, deep-fried to perfection. A delicious Indian snack for spicy food lovers!
Ingredients
For the filling: 4-5 large green chilies 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste Oil for frying For the batter: 1 cup chickpea flour (besan) 1/4 cup rice flour A pinch of baking soda 1/2 tsp red chili powder A pinch of asafoetida (hing) Salt to taste Water as needed
Step 1
Wash the green chilies and make a slit lengthwise, removing the seeds and membrane.
Step 2
In a pan, heat an oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds,ginger-garlic paste and sauté.
Step 3
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well. Add the boiled and mashed potatoes and chopped coriander leaves.
Step 4
Mix everything together and cook. Cool it and Stuff each green chili with it. In a bowl, prepare the batter by mixing chickpea flour.
Step 5
Add rice flour, red chili powder, asafoetida, baking soda, and salt. Add water gradually to make it smooth.
Step 6
Now Dip each stuffed chili into the batter, coating it evenly. Shallow fry in oil until crispy.
Step 7
Drain access oil and enjoy these vadas with tea and chutney.
