Andhra Mirchi Bajji is a popular spicy snack from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. These deep-fried green chilli fritters are stuffed with a flavorful mixture and coated in a seasoned batter. Perfect for tea time, they can be enjoyed hot with a sprinkle of chopped onions, coriander, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Ingredients:
For the stuffing:
- 5 Long Chilli / Bajji milagai
- Oil (for deep frying)
- 1/2 cup Fried gram dal or roasted peanuts
- 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Ajwain
- 1/4 tsp Cumin powder
- 1/8 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)
- 1/2 tsp Chat masala powder
- Salt and water (as needed)
For the bajji batter:
- 1 cup Besan flour (Gram flour)
- 1/3 cup Rice flour
- 1/8 tsp Cooking soda / Baking soda
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 3 pinches Hing (Asafoetida)
- 1/2 tsp Ajwain
- Salt and water (as needed)
Method – How to Make Andhra Mirchi Bajji:
- Prepare the stuffing:
- Grind all the stuffing ingredients into a paste. Adjust the red chilli powder as per your taste.
- Prepare the chillies:
- Wash and cut the chillies vertically. Remove seeds as per your spice preference.
- Stuff the chillies:
- Fill the chillies with the prepared paste and set them aside.
- Make the batter:
- In a bowl, mix besan flour, rice flour, baking soda, salt, and water to make a thick paste. Gradually add water to achieve dosa batter consistency. The batter should coat the chillies well.
- Fry the bajjis:
- Heat oil for deep frying. Test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter into it; it should rise immediately. Reduce the heat, dip the stuffed chillies in the batter, and fry them until golden brown and crispy.
- Cook until golden brown:
- Deep fry the chillies on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot with tea or coffee.
- Garnish and serve:
- Finely chop onions and coriander leaves, sprinkle some salt, and add lemon juice. Mix well and sprinkle over the bajjis. Optionally, serve with tomato sauce for kids.
Tips:
- Ensure the batter is thick enough to coat the chillies properly. If too thin, add more besan and rice flour.
- Ajwain in the batter aids digestion, so don’t skip it. If unavailable, use cumin seeds as a substitute.
Enjoy your delicious Andhra Mirchi Bajji!