Cut Mirchi | Mirapakaya Bajji

Ingredients

• 3 oz shishito peppers (a mild chili pepper)
• Filling
• 1/2 cup besan ((chickpea flour))
• 1 Tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tsp cumin (powder)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp water
• Batter
• 1 cup besan
• 1/2 tsp ajmo ((carom seeds))
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup water
• Garnish
• 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• 2 Tbsp cilantro

Instructions

1. Slit the chilies lengthwise. Using a small spoon, remove the veins and seeds.
2. Make a paste with tamarind, cumin powder, salt, besan, and water.
3. Stuff the chilies with the paste.

4. Make a batter with 1/3 cup water and 1 cup besan.

5. Dip the chilies into the batter. Fry until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.
6. Cut the fried chilies into 1-2 inch pieces. Fry the pieces until crisp.
7. Sprinkle with chaat masala, onion, and cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 203
• Carbohydrates: 32
• Protein: 11
• Fat: 3
• Saturated Fat: 0.4
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1
• Monounsaturated Fat: 1
• Sodium: 326
• Potassium: 505
• Fiber: 6
• Sugar: 8
• Vitamin A: 242
• Vitamin C: 32
• Calcium: 35
• Iron: 3