Mirapakaya Bajji
Veg
Vegan
Large green banana chillies coated in a seasoned chickpea batter and deep-fried to a blistered, crispy jacket — the definitive Andhra roadside snack, eaten with gongura pachadi.
Cuisines
Rayalaseema
Andhra
Telangana
Best for
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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6 | Green Chili Pepper |
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1 cup | Gram Flour |
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2 tablespoons | Rice flour |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Carom Seed |
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1/4 teaspoon | Baking soda |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Oil , for deep frying |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and pat dry the green chili peppers. Make a slit lengthwise on each chili, keeping the stem intact, and remove the seeds if you prefer less heat.
- 2 In a mixing bowl, combine besan, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, baking soda, and salt.
- 3 Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing well to form a smooth, thick batter.
- 4 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 5 Dip each chili pepper into the batter, ensuring it is well-coated.
- 6 Carefully drop the batter-coated chili peppers into the hot oil.
- 7 Fry until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- 8 Remove the bajjis from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 9 Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.
Tips
For a tangy twist, stuff the chilies with a mixture of tamarind paste and spices before dipping in the batter.