Alternative names | Mirchi bhaje, Mirchi bhajia, Mirapakay bajji |
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Course | Snack |
Place of origin | India |
Region or state | Jodhpur, Rajasthan[1] |
Associated cuisine | Indian |
Serving temperature | Hot or warm |
Main ingredients | Green chillies, gram flour, potatoes |
Mirchi Bada or Mirchi Vada is a vegetarian fast food dish native to Jodhpur in the Indian state of Rajasthan.[2][3] The dish is made by stuffing a green chili with indian spices, mashed potato, and gram flour, then it is wrapped in besan batter and fried until golden brown.[4] It is served hot with tomato sauce or occasionally with mint and tamarind chutney. Banana pepper and Bhavnagri chillis are used for making mirchi bada.[5]
Mirchi Badas are most consumed during the rainy season in india.[6] In the southern part of India, Mirchi Bada is also referred to as Mirchi Bajji, with stuffing variations from place to place.
This is a popular street snack of Rajasthan also known as Jodhpuri Mirchi Vada