Andhra Style Mirchi Bajji Recipe

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How To Make Mirchi Bajji RecipeStep 1: Prepare Stuffing

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Combine ajwain and salt and prepare a coarsely ground powder.

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Step 2: Prepare Mirchi

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Take green chilies, slit length-wise and using the tip of the knife remove the seeds.

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Along with seeds remove thick white vein too. Gently stuff the chilies with the above made stuffing with your fingers and set aside.

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Step 3: Prepare Batter

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In a bowl, combine chickpea flour, salt and baking powder.

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Slowly add water and make thick batter. Whisk gently to avoid lumps and set this aside.

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Step 4: Frying Bajjis

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Heat enough oil in a pan.

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NOTE: To check whether the oil is hot enough for frying bajjis, drop a small ball of batter into the oil, if it sizzles and reaches the top, then the oil is hot for frying bajjis.

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When the oil is hot, reduce the flame to start adding bajjis.

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For adding bajjis, dip each of the stuffed green chili in the above made batter and make sure that the stuffed green chili is properly covered with batter.

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Slowly from the corner of the kadai, drop down the batter covered stuffed chili.

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Repeat the process and add 2-3 chilies at a time, depending on the size of the pan.

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Step 5: Frying Bajjis

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On medium heat, fry till they turn nice golden. Remove on to a kitchen tissue or towel using a stainless slotted spoon. Repeat the process and complete the remaining chilies.

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Serve hot by garnishing with sliced onions, lemon wedges and fresh coriander leaves.

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Add love to make this 'Mirchi Bajji' taste 'Yummy'.