Mirch Pakoda

Ingredients:

8 - 10 Bharawan Mirch (Pickle Green Chillies)
Oil for frying

For the filling:

1 Boiled Potatoe
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tsp Ajwain
1 tsp finely chopped Mint Leaves
1/4 tsp Ginger paste
Salt to taste

For the covering:

1 cup Besan (Bengal Gram Flour)
3 tblsp Rice Flour(optional)
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 Pinch Turmeric Powder
1 Pinch Soda Bicarb
1/4 tsp Ajwain

How to make stuffed mirch pakoda :

Wash, wipe and slit the chillies along the length.
Remove the seeds from the chillies.

Mix all the ingredients for the stuffing and fill it inside the chillies.

Mix all the ingredients for the covering and add enough water to prepare a thick batter.
Dip the stuffed chillies in this batter and fry in hot oil till it is golden in color.
Serve hot with tamarind chutney and hari chutney.