Name: RAJASTHANI MIRCHI VADA recipe by Mousumi Manna at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Rajasthani green chilly-6; Gram flour-1cup; Boiled potatoes -2; Freshly chopped coriander leaves-2 tablespoon; Coriander powder-1 teaspoon; Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon; Red chilly powder -2 teaspoon; Dry mango powder -2 teaspoon; Chat masala-1 teaspoon; Cumin powder-1/4teaspoon; Ginger paste-1teaspoon; Green chilly -1(finely chopped); Saunf/Fennel seed-1 tabelspoon(dry-fried & grinded); Asafoetida-1pinch; Cornflour-1 teaspoon; Baking soda-1/4 teaspoon; Oil-as much required for deep frying; Salt to taste; Water.

ABOUT RAJASTHANI MIRCHI VADA RECIPE

Mirchi vada is a popular street food snack in jodhpur, Rajasthan.They are also called as chili cutlet.Large,non spicy and mild chillies are needed for it.The stuffing is a spiced mashed potato one.Crushed fennel seeds are added in the mashed potatoes which gives the potatoes a unique flavor, unlike other variations of stuffed mirchi pakoda served hot with tomato sauce or occasionally with mint and tamarind chutney.The mirchi vada 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.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Rajasthani green chilly-6
Gram flour-1cup
Boiled potatoes -2
Freshly chopped coriander leaves-2 tablespoon
Coriander powder-1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon
Red chilly powder -2 teaspoon
Dry mango powder -2 teaspoon
Chat masala-1 teaspoon
Cumin powder-1/4teaspoon
Ginger paste-1teaspoon
Green chilly -1(finely chopped)
Saunf/Fennel seed-1 tabelspoon(dry-fried & grinded)
Asafoetida-1pinch
Cornflour-1 teaspoon
Baking soda-1/4 teaspoon
Oil-as much required for deep frying
Salt to taste
Water.

Instructions

Slit the chillis from center keeping it joined at the other end.
Take a bowl;smash the boiled potatoes & add coriander powder,turmeric powder,1 teaspoon red chilly powder,cumin powder,grinded saunf,dry mango powder,salt & chopped coriander leaves together.Mix them well with the smashed potatoes.Keep aside for 10-15 mins.
Now,heat oil in a frying pan,temper it with asafoetida & add the ginger paste.Wait till raw smell goes out.
Now,add the smashed potato; mix and saute for a while.Add chopped green chillis,pinch of salt as per taste and cornflour.
Saute for another 2 minutes and spread it on a flat dish for cooling.
Meanwhile take a big bowl to make a thick batter with gramflour,baking soda,1teaspoon red chilly powder and water.
Now,fill the slited chillis with the potato stuffs.
Dip them into the batter and deep fry.Serve hot with salad & sauce.Sprinkle chat masala on it.

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