Tue. Apr 29th, 2025

Ingredients                                                                          Bajji Mirchi or Banana Peppers)/ Mughlai Bhindihttps://shivani.co.nz/

1 cup besan (gram flour)
2 tbsp rice flour (for extra crispiness)
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
A pinch of baking soda (optional, for fluffiness)
• Salt to taste
• Water (to make the batter)
• Oil (for deep frying)

Optional Stuffing (for extra flavor):
• 3–4 boiled potatoes (mashed)
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
•Salt to taste
• Chopped coriander (optional)

Methods

• Wash the chilies, slit them lengthwise (don’t cut all the way through).
• Remove seeds if you want to reduce the heat.
•Mix mashed potatoes with chaat masala, amchur, salt, and coriander.
• Stuff each chili with this mixture.
• In a bowl, mix besan, rice flour, ajwain, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and a pinch of baking soda.
• Gradually add water to make a thick, smooth batter (like pancake batter).
• Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai.
• Dip each chili in the batter, coat well, and drop into hot oil.
• Fry on medium heat until golden and crisp.
• Remove on paper towels.
Serve with chai and tamarind chutney

Ingredients 

• 1.5 cups boiled chickpeas (kabuli chana or canned)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped (remove seeds if too juicy)
• 1 small cucumber, finely chopped (optional)
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (OPTIONAL)
• 1 small boiled potato, peeled and cubed
• A handful of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1-2 tbsp tamarind chutney
• 1 tbsp mint chutney
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
•Salt to taste
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon
• Optional toppings: sev, pomegranate seeds, crushed papdi

Methods

1. In a large bowl, add the boiled chickpeas, chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, potato, and green chilies.
2. Add chaat masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt.
3. Mix in the tamarind chutney and mint chutney. Give everything a good mix.
4. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix again.
5. Taste and adjust spices/chutneys if needed.
6. Garnish with sev, pomegranate seeds, or crushed papdi for extra crunch (optional).
7. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture!
Good healthy snack to enjoy

By Shivani Arora, (Shivani is a well known Auckland based entrepreneur and a restaurateur)

The Editor The Indian News

By The Editor The Indian News

Yugal Parashar, Editor, The Indian news

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

The Indian News NZ

FREE
VIEW