Chilli Bajji
Veg
Vegan
Spicy green chili fritters, coated in a chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to perfection, a fiery snack from Andhra Pradesh.
Cuisines
Rayalaseema
Best for
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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6 | Chili , large green |
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1 cup | Gram Flour |
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2 tablespoons | Rice flour |
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1 teaspoon | Chili Powder , red |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1/4 teaspoon | Asafoetida |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 teaspoon | Carom Seed |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Oil , for deep frying |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the green chillies thoroughly and pat them dry.
- 2 Make a slit in each chilli lengthwise, ensuring not to cut them completely.
- 3 In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, salt, and carom seeds.
- 4 Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing to form a smooth, thick batter.
- 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 6 Dip each slit chilli into the batter, ensuring it is well-coated.
- 7 Carefully drop the batter-coated chillies into the hot oil.
- 8 Fry the chillies until they are golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
- 9 Remove the chillies from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 10 Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.
Tips
For a spicier version, you can add a pinch of black pepper to the batter.