Stuffed Mirchi Bhaji

Let the aroma of spice and the irresistible flavour of Stuffed Mirchi Bhaji take you on a flavour-filled journey.

Ingredients:

• 3 Potatoes, peeled and pressure cooked
• Oil (for brushing)
• Cumin Seeds
• Turmeric Powder
• Red Chilli Powder
• Coriander Powder
• Garam Masala
• Salt (to taste)
• Washed and Clean Mirchi (Chilli Peppers)
• 2 cups Gram Flour (Besan)
• 1 cup Rice Flour
• Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
• Water

Directions:

1. Peel and pressure cook the Potatoes until they are soft.
2. Heat some Oil in a Pan., add Cumin Seeds, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, and Salt according to your taste.
3. Add the cooked and mashed Potatoes to the spice mixture in the pan.
4. Mix well and cook for a while until the Potatoes are well combined with the spices.
5. Take the washed and cleaned Mirchi, make a lengthwise cut in the center and remove the seeds to reduce spiciness.
6. In a mixing bowl, combine Gram Flour (Besan), Rice Flour, Salt, Red Chilli Powder, and Ajwain (Carom Seeds).
7. Gradually add Water to create thick, smooth slurry.
8. Stuff the prepared Potato Filling into the Mirchi where you removed the seeds.
9. Dip the stuffed Mirchi into the Besan slurry, ensuring it's coated evenly.
10. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C for 10 Minutes.
11. Place the coated Mirchi Bhajis in the air fryer basket.
12. Air fry the Stuffed Mirchi Bhajis at 180°C for about 10 minutes.
13. After 10 minutes, take out the Mirchi Bhajis and brush them lightly with Oil.
14. Place the oiled Mirchi Bhajis back into the air fryer basket.
15. Air fry the Mirchi Bhajis at 180°C for another 10 minutes.
16. The Bhajis should be golden and crispy when done.
17. Once cooked, remove the Stuffed Mirchi Bhajis from the air fryer.
18. Serve the hot and flavourful Stuffed Mirchi Bhajis with your favourite chutney or dip.

Recipe Credits: lakshmi.kitchen26

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