Chilli Bhaji.

Chilly Bhaji / Mirchi Bhaji / Mulaku Bhaji Recipe.
Bhajis are similar to fritters and represent one of the easiest and most delicious snacks to prepare. They are a common evening treat in many households and are also widely available as street food, particularly in South India. You can often find vendors selling bhajis on Indian streets, roadsides, at exhibitions, beachside stalls, and in restaurants, frequently attracting long queues of enthusiastic customers, especially for Chilli Bhaji.

Bhajis are an integral part of Maharashtrian cuisine, but their popularity extends beyond Maharashtra. Various types of bhajis can be found not only in Kerala but also in other Indian states such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Typically, bhajis are enjoyed with a steaming cup of coffee or tea, enhancing their flavor and appeal.

My husband has a special fondness for Chilli Bhaji, likely due to its spicy kick from the chillies. 😊 My own perception of this snack underwent a significant transformation after I first tried it a few years ago. Initially, I assumed that the Chilli Bhaji would be overwhelmingly hot and spicy, given its main ingredient. Although I enjoy snacks with a bit of heat, my expectations were different. However, after tasting it, my opinion changed, and I gradually grew to love it.

I understand that the chillies I’m referring to might not be the typical variety used for making Chilli Bhajis. It’s comparatively lesser in hot and bigger in size. I have used the long green chillies here. You can use any kind of big chillies. However, given the circumstances, these were the only chillies available to me at the time. Additionally, I didn’t have the patience to wait for larger chillies to become available. Please bear with me. It’s comparatively lesser in hot and bigger in size and usually available in Indian grocery stores.

Whenever I see fresh chillies of this kind. Immediately I grab those for day-to-day use. If you like to give these bhajies to your kids, keep a glass of water too near to the chilly bhaji plate as a precaution, though it’s not that hot. 😉

The chillies we use here for making this snack are not the regular chillies we use in our curries. They’re comparatively lesser in heat and bigger in size. I’ve used the long green chillies for this recipe, but you can use any kind of big chillies that suit your preference. These chillies are easily available in Indian grocery stores. Whenever I spot fresh chillies of this kind, I immediately grab them to make Chilli Bhajis for a snack. If you’re planning to serve this to kids, it’s a good idea to keep a glass of water nearby as a precaution, although it’s not that hot. 😉

To make Chilli Bhaji, start by creating a batter using Gram Flour (besan flour or chickpea flour) and rice flour. Dip the chillies into this besan flour mixture, then deep-fry them in hot oil until crispy. The same batter can be used to make a variety of other bhajis, such as Onion Bhaji, Potato Bhaji, or Plantain Bhaji, offering endless possibilities.

Serves: 3

Calories: 75 – 110 kcal

Author: Seena

Ingredients for Making Mulaku Bhaji:

8 long green chillies
1 cup Gram Flour
¼ to ½ cup Rice Flour
1 tsp. Red Chilly Powder
¼ tsp. Amchur Powder
A pinch of Baking Soda
2 tsp. Salt
¼ to ½ cup of Water

Here goes the recipe of Chilly Bhaji / Mirch Bhaji..

How to Make Chilly Bhaji:

Wash all chillies in clear running water and pat dry it. Make a slit vertically on the middle of all peppers, keeping the ends intact. Remove the seeds and its cord if you prefer it that way. Set it aside. Take all the equipments required to make Chilly Bhajis. Arrange a kitchen tissue on a plate.
Take a bowl and add all ingredients except water and mix it with a spoon. Add water little by little and whisk it well till you get the right consistency. The batter should be thick and flowing. See my picture in the step-by-step section.

Heat oil in a wide pan. Take one chilly and dip in the bhaji batter mix by making sure the chillies are coated well with batter both inside and outside. Slide these well-coated chillies immediately into the hot oil. Let it cook till the frying noise stops. Now flip it and fry the other side too till you get golden colour. When it is done, drain it and remove it with tongs to a kitchen towel. Continue the process with the rest of the chillies.
Delicious and tempting Chilli Bhajies are ready to be served with ketch up and coriander chutney and with a hot cup of tea.

My Recipe Notes on Mirchi Bhaji:

1. Use only blemish free chillies.
2. If your chillies are not that hot, let the seeds remain there. Otherwise remove it. If you can handle it without any problem, then let the seeds be there. To be on the safe side, it’s better to wear gloves while removing seeds.
3. You should be very careful while you make batter for making Chilly Bhaji. It should not be too thin or not too thick. Please check the picture I have given in this post showing its consistency here.
4. Adding rice flour or semolina will make bhajis little crisp.
5. The oil should be hot enough to make these Chiily Bhajis, otherwise bhajis will absorb more oil. To test the temperature of oil, put one or two drops of batter into the oil. If it pops up immediately to the surface of the oil, it’s the right temperature to make Chilly Bhajis.
6. Keep the flame always on low medium.
7. You can add carom seeds if you prefer its taste.

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chilli bhaji

Chilli Bhaji.

Author: Seena Koshy Cooking Method: Blending, Cleaning, Decorating, Dressing, Whisking Cuisine: Appetizers N Snacks, Indian Table, South Indian Recipes, Starters, Street Food Specials Courses: Appetizers and Snacks Recipe Keys: C chilli bhaji C chilli bhaji recipe E easy evening snack E evening snacks M milagai bhaji M milagai bhajji. kanda bhajji M mirapakkaya bhajji M mirchi bhaji M mirchi bhaji recipe M mirchi bhaji street style M mirchi pakkoda N nalumani palaharam S snacks

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 25 mins

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Here is a popular and delightful tea time snack from South Indian Cuisine. Learn how to make it.

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