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Deep Fried Chiles Stuffed with Potato (Mirchi Bada)

Mirchi bada is a popular Indian snack.

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

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
  • Water as required

Method

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