Mirchi Bada (Stuffed Green Chile Peppers)

These chile peppers stuffed with potato and dipped in a chickpea flour batter are a popular street food in Rajasthan. They are also called Jodhpuri Mirchi Vada. Serve hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 378 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 large green chile peppers
• 4 tablespoons water, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

While potatoes are cooking, bring another pot of water to a boil. Cut chile peppers open lengthwise and remove seeds.

Step 3

Blanch chiles for 30 seconds in the boiling water. Drain, then immerse in cold water. Drain again.

Step 4

Transfer cooked potatoes to a bowl. Add chili powder and salt; mash until no chunks remain. Scoop into chile peppers.

Step 5

Mix chickpea flour, salt, and water until a smooth batter forms. Dip stuffed chile peppers in the batter until well coated.

Step 6

Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep frying pan. Add chile peppers and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 6 minutes.