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Mirch ke Pakode

Xtra Spicy Mirch ke Pakode is a spicy batter fried fritter made with green chillies. This pakoda has a special zing which is amazing.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Pan / Kadai / Wok

Ingredients

  • 8-10 Green Chilly
  • Oil to Fry

Stuffing

  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mango Powder
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Salt to taste

Batter

  • 1/2 cup Besan / Gram Flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Pinch Cooking Soda

Instructions

  • Wash and wipe the green chillies.
  • Make a slit, make sure you do not cut right through.
  • Remove the seed from the chillies.
  • Mix dry mango powder and salt.
  • Stuff this mix in the chillies.
  • Drizzle lemon juice over the chillies and give it a good toss.
  • After 5 mins, toss them again, repeat the process two-three times.
  • You shall see the colour of the chillies will become lighter.
  • Our chillies are ready to be batter dipped.

Batter

  • Sieve the besan / gram flour. We do not want any lumps.
  • Add salt and then gradually add water to get a medium consistency .
  • Add the cooking soda just before you begin to fry.

Frying the Pakodas

  • Heat the oil.
  • Do not overheat.
  • Dip each chilly in the prepared besan batter and slowly dunk it into the hot oil.
  • Similarly dip the rest of the chillies and put them in oil. Make sure not to overcrowd them.
  • You could fry them in batches depending on the size of your pan that you are using to fry.
  • Fry the pakodas till they are nice and golden.
  • Serve hot.