Mirchi Pakora, Spicy Mirchi Pakoda
by Tarla Dalal
mirchi pakora recipe | Indian spicy mirchi pakoda | chilli pakora | mirchi bhajiya | with 28 amazing images.
mirchi pakora recipe | Indian spicy mirchi pakoda | chilli pakora | mirchi bhajiya is a unique snack which has a wonderful texture and appetizing flavour, because each ingredient work so beautifully with each other. Learn how to make Indian spicy mirchi pakoda.
Who doesn't enjoy biting into a crispy pakoda? Spicy bhavnagri mirchi stuffed with a chatpata flavoured spice mix, coated with besan batter and deep fried till golden brown is what describes Indian spicy mirchi pakoda. It's a must try for all spice lovers, especially in the monsoon season.
You will enjoy the salty and spicy notes together in these chilli pakora. To get the perfect masala powder, we recommend you use measured quantity of of chaat masala, black pepper powder and salt. Also remember to remove and discard the seeds of the bhavnagri chillies, else the pakoda will turn out to be over spicy.
These mirchi bhajiya are a snack by themselves, which needs no accompaniment, but a hot cuppa of masala chai is an incomparable combo. Surprise your guests with these mirchi pakora and you are sure to be applauded.
Tips to make mirchi pakoda. 1. Instead of bhavnagri chillies, you can also use these small chillies, which are less spicy. 2. These bhavnagri chillies can also be stuffed with aloo mixture to make Mirchi vada. 3. Deep frying on a slow flame is very important to let the chillies cook. But ensure that the oil is hot enough.
Enjoy mirchi pakora recipe | Indian spicy mirchi pakoda | chilli pakora | mirchi bhajiya | with step by step photos.
Mirchi Pakora, Spicy Mirchi Pakoda recipe - How to make Mirchi Pakora, Spicy Mirchi Pakoda
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Makes 10 pakoras
For Mirchi Pakora
10 bhavnagri chillies
To Be Mixed Into A Masala Powder
2 tsp chaat masala
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
1 tsp salt
To Be Mixed Into A Batter (using 3/4 Cup Of Water)
1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 pinches of baking soda
salt to taste
1 tbsp hot oil
For mirchi pakora
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- To make {span class="bold1"}mirchi pakora{/span}, wash and clean bhavnagri chillies and make a long slit in the centre.
- Carefully remove the seeds and discard them.
- Stuff each chilli with little masala powder and press it lightly. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, dip each stuffed chilli into the besan batter till it coats the chilli well and deep fry in hot oil on a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}mirchi pakora{/span} immediately.
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Like mirchi pakora recipe | Indian spicy mirchi pakoda | chilli pakora | mirchi bhajiya | then do try other pakora recipes also:
- Stuffed paneer pakora recipe | cheese stuffed paneer pakoda | Indian chutney stuffed paneer pakora | cottage cheese pakora |
- stuffed onion pakoda recipe | bharwa pyaz ka pakoda | aloo stuffed onion pakoda | Indian stuffed onion pakora
what is mirchi pakora made of?
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mirchi pakora recipe | Indian spicy mirchi pakoda | chilli pakora | mirchi bhajiya | is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: For Mirchi Pakora: 10 bhavnagri chillies, 2 tsp chaat masala, 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) and 1 tsp salt. See the below image of list of ingredients for Mirchi pakora.
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To Be Mixed Into A Batter (using 1/2 Cup Of Water): 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour), 2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta), 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), salt to taste and 2 tbsp hot oil. See the below image of list of ingredients for Stuffed paneer pakoda.
how to cut bhavnagri chillies
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These are bhavnagri chillies. Wash them with clean water.
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Slit each bhavnagri chillies in the centre using a sharp knife.
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Remove the seeds and discard them.
how to make masala powder
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In a small bowl, add 2 tsp chaat masala.
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Add 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch).
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Add 1 tsp salt.
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Mix well. Keep aside.
how to make besan batter
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For the batter, add 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour) in a deep bowl.
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Add 2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta). This adds the necessary crispness to the pakoda.
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 2 pinches of baking soda and salt to taste.
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Add 1 tbsp hot oil. This helps to make the pakora crispy.
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Add 1/2 cup of water.
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Mix well using a whisk till no lumps remain. The batter has to be very smooth. Keep aside.
how to make mirchi pakora
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Stuff each bhavnagri chillies with a little masala powder. Keep aside.
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Heat oil in deep pan and dip each stuffed chilli in besan batter till it coats the chilli well.
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Add 2 to 3 stuffed chillies at a time in hot oil.
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Deep fry the stuffed chillies till golden brown and crisp.
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Drain on an absorbent paper.
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Serve mirchi pakora recipe | Indian spicy mirchi pakoda | chilli pakora | mirchi bhajiya | hot.
tips to make mirchi pakoda
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Instead of bhavnagri chillies, you can also use these small chillies, which are less spicy.
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These bhavnagri chillies can also be stuffed with aloo mixture to make Mirchi vada.
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Deep frying on a slow flame is very important to let the chillies cook. But ensure that the oil is hot enough.
| Energy | 63 cal |
| Protein | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 78.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 20.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 11.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 62.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 49.7 mg |
| Sodium | 7.5 mg |
| Potassium | 76.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |