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.