Mirchi bada
Indian snack food
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Mirchi Bada or Mirchi Vada is a vegetarian fast food dish native to Jodhpur in the Indian state of Rajasthan.[2][3] The dish is made by stuffing a green chili with indian spices, mashed potato, and gram flour, then it is wrapped in besan batter and fried until golden brown.[4] It is served hot with tomato sauce or occasionally with mint and tamarind chutney. Banana pepper and Bhavnagri chillies are used to make mirchi bada.[5]
Mirchi Bada | |
| Alternative names | Mirchi bhaje, Mirchi bhajia, Mirapakay bajji |
|---|---|
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin |  India |
| Region or state | Jodhpur, Rajasthan[1] |
| Associated cuisine | Indian |
| Serving temperature | Hot or warm |
| Main ingredients | Green chillies, gram flour, potatoes |
Mirchi Badas are most consumed during the rainy season in India.[6] In the southern part of India, Mirchi Bada is also referred to as Mirchi Bajji, with stuffing variations from place to place.
Preparation
It is prepared by halving a mirchi (banana pepper), filling it with spices, a coating of mashed potatoes, and gram flour. Initially, the green chilli is fried alongside the potatoes and spices, and subsequently, it is deep-fried with a layer of gram flour coating. Then it is served hot with ketchup or chutneys.[5]
Variation
One variation of Mirchi bada is Mirapakay bajji from Telugu states.[7]
