Mirchi Bhaji

Large Byadagi or Guntur green chillies dipped in a thin, spiced besan batter and deep-fried until the batter is golden and puffed around the whole chilli. The evening snack of Dharwad and Hubli, sold at tea stalls from 4pm onwards alongside a cup of strong filter coffee. The long, mildly-hot Byadagi chilli stays intact inside the crispy shell, releasing its smoky heat when bitten.