Jodhpuri Mirchi Pakora

Jodhpuri Mirchi Pakora

Recipe by Mudita BhageriaCourse: Side, Snacks, AppetizersCuisine: North IndianDifficulty: Medium
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Total time

50

minutes

Jodhpuri Mirchi Pakoras also known as Rajasthani Mirchi Vadas is prepared with less spicy green peppers stuffed with spicy/ tangy potato stuffing, dipped in a thick layer of gram flour batter and then deep fried until crispy. It is a great evening snack especially on a rainy day and is served with tea and zingy coriander chutney or ketchup. 

Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 large green chili pepper/ mirch – open with a vertical slit on one side

  • Oil for deep frying

  • Batter

  • 2 cups chickpea flour (besan)

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder

  • A pinch of hing (asafoetida)

  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves (optional) – finely chopped

  • ½ tsp salt or to taste

  • Stuffing:

  • 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed or grated

  • 1 tsp amchoor powder

  • 1 tsp tamarind / imli pulp

  • Pinch of hing (asafoetida)

  • 1 tsp kasuri methi

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 tsp chaat masala

  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves – chopped

  • 1 green chili, finely chopped or to taste

  • 1 tsp salt – or to taste

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • Dry roast  spices – ground coarsely

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 tsp fennel seeds

  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds

  • 2 dries whole kashmiri red chilies

Directions

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan – on high heat, then add 1 tsp cumin seeds and allow to crackle. Add hing and mix. 
  • Add mashed potatoes and ground spices powder, mix well. Then add salt and mix, wait for a minute .
  • Close the heat and allow it to cool . Now add amchoor powder, tamarind pulp, green chili, coriander leaves and chaat masala. Mix well.
  • Now take mirch/ green chili and stuff these with potato mixture and keep aside.
  • Make  chickpea/ besan batter with thick/ creamy consistency such that it coats the back of the spoon. Do not add too much water at a time.
  • Take a frying pan and add oil for deep frying. Put it on medium heat.
  • Once oil is hot, for about 3 minutes (About 350 F), slide the stuffed pepper/ mirch in hot oil after dipping it in batter.
  • Fry these on medium flame till crispy and golden brown. Do not fry on very high heat.
  • Once crispy and golden brown, take these out on a paper towel. Repeat the same for all the peppers. Do not overload the pan while frying. Fry them in small batches.
  • Hot and crisp jodhpuri mirchi pakoras are ready to serve with green coriander chutney, Imli chutney or ketchup and a cup of hot tea or coffee. 
  • Enjoy!

Notes