Chilli Bajji

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Ingredients

6	large green chillies
1 cup	gram flour (besan)
2 tablespoons	rice flour
1 teaspoon	red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon	asafoetida (hing)
—	salt to taste
1 teaspoon	carom seeds (ajwain)
1 cup	water
—	oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the green chillies thoroughly and pat them dry.
2. 2 Make a slit in each chilli lengthwise, ensuring not to cut them completely.
3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, salt, and carom seeds.
4. 4 Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing to form a smooth, thick batter.
5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. 6 Dip each slit chilli into the batter, ensuring it is well-coated.
7. 7 Carefully drop the batter-coated chillies into the hot oil.
8. 8 Fry the chillies until they are golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
9. 9 Remove the chillies from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
10. 10 Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.