Bharwan Mirchi Pakore- Stuffed Pepper Fritters
Mirchi ka pakora is a spicy delicious treat for those who enjoy the hot green chilies. It is perfect with a hot cup of tea on rainy days.
Ingredients
| Pepper | 12 | |
| Oil | 1 Cup (16 tbs) ((For deep frying)) | |
| For stuffing | ||
| Oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Panch phoron spice mix | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Turmeric | 1 Pinch | |
| Ginger garlic paste | 1 Tablespoon ((with salt added)) | |
| Coriander cumin powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Red chili powder | To Taste | |
| Shredded coconut | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Ground peanut | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Sesame seeds | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Boiled potato | 1 , mashed | |
| Water | 2 Tablespoon ((as needed)) | |
| Finely chopped coriander | 1 Tablespoon | |
| For batter | ||
| Besan | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) ((Chick pea flour)) | |
| Turmeric powder | 1 Pinch | |
| Coriander cumin powder | 1/2 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Baking soda | 1/2 Teaspoon ((pr 1 tsp Eno)) | |
| Lemon juice/Lime juice | 4 Drop ((few drops)) | |
| Water | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) ((as needed)) |
Directions
MAKING
For Stuffing:
1. Place a pan on flame, heat oil, add spice mix and allow them to splutter.
2. Add turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, coriander cumin seed powder, red chili powder, shredded coconut, and ground peanut. Stir and cook until fragrant.
3. Add sesame seeds, pour water, and then add mashed potato. Add coriander leaves, mix and set aside to cool.
4. Deseed pepper and stuff them with the mixture. Do not over stuff and set aside.
For Batter:
5. In a bowl, combine besan, coriander cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
6. Gradually pour water and mix into a lump free batter. Add baking soda/Eno and lime/lemon juice and mix well.
FINALIZING
7. Dip pepper, one at a time into the batter to coat well, drip off the excess and deep fry in oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
SERVING
8. Serve with chutney and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 207Calories from Fat 106
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12 g18.5%
Saturated Fat 2 g10%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 289 mg12.04%
Total Carbohydrates 18 g6%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 6 g12%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
