Mirchi Bajji and aloo bajji (chillies and potato snack)

Hi,

Most favorite snack from childhood memories is mirchi bajji. It reminds me of days spent in          Mysore at my Nanni's place (maternal grandmom) . Our Dassera vacation was most favorite time in Mysore with visits to exhibition, Mysore palace to see lighting, chamundi hills and KRS dam.

The favorite snack in exhibition was one big king size papad  and MIRCHI BAJJI.

Mirchi Bajji is big size chillies coated with gram flour batter and deep fried till crispy. Mouthwatering  snack especially for rainy days.

I have made some potato bajji for my little angel along with green mirchi bajji. We use Anaheim chillies as they are mild.

INGREDIENTS 

Anaheim  green chillies  :  8 numbers

Potato: 1 medium size

Besan , gram flour : 1/2 cup

Red Chilli powder : 1 teaspoon 

Turmeric powder : 1 / 2 teaspoon 

Salt: 3/4 teaspoon 

Baking soda : 1/4 teaspoon 

Ajwain , carrom seeds : 1/4 teaspoon 

Oil 1 cup for deep frying. 

Method 

1. Slit chillies from center to release heat. (I have cut chillies in halves coz my chillies are very long for my kadai)

2. Cut thin horizontal slices of potato .Use a slicer if u want.

3. Prepare batter by adding besan  (gram flour) in bowl, add red chiili powder , turmeric powder, salt,ajwain carrom seeds, baking soda and sift to break lumps and mix easily.

4. Add just enough water to make  batter consistency of pancake batter. Not too thin or thick.

TIP : 

If batter is too thin it will not coat chillies add little bean and mix again till it coats well and stays. And if batter is too thick add some water . 

5. Now dip chillies one by one in batter and deep fry till golden . 

6. Dip each potato slice in same batter and fry till golden 

Enjoy with tea in rain and snow!!