Rajasthani Mirchi Vada: Spicy Deep-Fried Fritters For Snack Time
By Krati Purwar
February 12, 2025
Rajasthani mirchi vada is a delicious snack enjoyed by people who love spicy food. Crunchy chillies stuffed with a soft filling of potatoes are the ultimate way to check how much spice you can handle. Here is its quick recipe.
Ingredients
4-6 large green chillies 3-4 boiled potatoes Salt to taste 1 cup besan Water as needed 1.5 tsp coriander 1 tbsp coriander leaves ½ tsp red chilli powder ¼ tsp garam masala ½ tsp fennel powder Oil for frying
Step 1
Wash the chillies and pat dry them using paper towels. Slice them in the middle and deseed them.
Step 2
Peel off the skins of potatoes and mash them in a bowl. You can leave a few chunks behind.
Step 3
Sprinkle salt and other spices over boiled potatoes. Combine the ingredients well.
Step 4
Stuff the potatoes inside green chillies and dip them in a thick blend of besan, salt, and red chilli powder.
Step 5
Drop the coated chillies in a kadhai of hot oil and deep-fry until the crust is crispy.
Step 6
Serve the mirchi vada with ketchup and chutney of your choice.
