 Mirchi bada | |
| Alternative names | mirchi bhaje, mirchi bhajia, mirapakay bajji |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka |
| Main ingredients | Green chillies, gram flour, potatoes |
Mirchi bada is a spicy Indian snack consisting of chili (mirchi) and potato or cauliflower stuffing battered and fried,[1] served hot with tomato sauce or occasionally with mint and tamarind chutney. Banana pepper and Bhavnagri chillis used for making mirchi bada.[2]
The mirchi bada of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is famous, as the water in that region lends it a unique taste. It combines well with another Jodhpur speciality, mawa kachori, dipped in sugary syrup.[3][1]
Preparation[edit]
It is created by halving a mirchi (green chili), filling it with spices, a coating of mashed potatoes, and gram flour. Initially, the green chili is fried alongside the potatoes and spices, and subsequently, it is deep-fried with a layer of gram flour coating. then it served with chutney.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Mirchi Bada". INDIAN CULTURE. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Jodhpur eats one lakh Mirchi Vada per day! Know more about traditional Rajasthani snack". Financialexpress. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "A culinary trip to Rajasthan". The Hindu. 26 July 2004. p. 02. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013 – via The Hindu (old).
