This is a popular street snack of Rajasthan also known as Jodhpuri Mirchi Vada. Green peppers stuffed with a masala aloo filling and deep fried.
IngredientsBhavnagri chillies(Jalapeno)-5
Boiled potato-2
Corn kernals-150 gms
Ginger-1/2 tsp
Lemon juice-1.5tsp
mint leaves-8
sugar-1/2 tsp
salt-1tsp
cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
Gram flour-1.5 cup
Corn flour-2tbls
Salt-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-1tsp
Asafoetida-1/4 tsp
Oil-1tsp
Soda bi carb -a pinch of
Refined oil-2tsp
Method
* Boil corn kernals and crush coarsely in the mixer .
* Wash and slit big chillies(bhavnagari chillies) and deseed them.if they are of hot variety then blanch in hot water for 2-3 minutes.drain and keep aside.
* Heat oil in a pan add cumin seeds ,when start crackling add ginger and turmeric.
* Now add crushed corn and saute for 1 minute.
* Add mashed potato, salt,sugar and chopped mint leaves
* Saute for a minute add lemon juice and take out in a bowl.and let it cool down completely.
* Stuff this mixture in the chillies,press tightly with your thumb and slice to make small pieces.
* Take gram flour and corn flour in a big bowl ,mix salt ,chilli powder and asafoetida.
* Add water,mix well and make a medium thick batter .
* Add soda bi carb on top of the batter and pour 1 tsp hot oil over it and mix again.
* Heat oil in a pan,dip chilli pieces in the batter and deep fry on medium heat till golden in colour.
* Serve hot.