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Deep Fried Chiles Stuffed with Potato (Mirchi Bada)

Mirchi bada is a popular Indian snack.

Ingredients

  • Large green chiles
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 1 tsp red chile powder
  • Chaat masala
  • ½ cup coriander leaves, chopped fine
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup gram flour (besan)
  • 2 pinches turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as required

Instructions

  1. 1
    Slit the chiles, remove seeds, and set aside.
  2. 2
    Boil potatoes in salted water. Peel and mash them well. Add chili powder, chaat masala, and coriander leaves. Mix well.
  3. 3
    Make a thick batter with the flour, water, turmeric powder and salt.
  4. 4
    Fill the chiles with the potato mix. Dip the filled chiles in the batter so they are completely covered.
  5. 5
    Deep fry the battered chiles in preheated oil until they turn golden brown.
Category
Appetizers
Method
Frying
Cuisine
Indian