North Indian Monsoon 2025 Recipes — Know How To Prepare Mirchi Pakoda At Home
Mirchi Pakoda is the crispy, spicy delicacy, made by dipping large green chillies into gram flour batter and deep-frying them until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 6 Piece Large Green Chillies (pakoda variety)
- Oil for deep frying
- 1 Cup For the Batter: Gram Flour (besan)
- 0.5 Teaspoon Ajwain (carom seeds)
- 0.25 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 0.25 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 0.25 Teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 Pinch Asafoetida (hing)
- 1 Pinch Baking Soda
- Salt to taste
- Water as required (to make a thick, flowing batter)
Main Procedure
Preparation of Chillies: Wash the green chillies thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Make a single slit on each chilli lengthwise without cutting through completely.
Preparing the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, ajwain, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, asafoetida, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add water to form a thick, smooth, and flowing batter.
Whisk the batter for 1–2 minutes to incorporate air, which helps make the pakodas light and crisp.
Frying: Heat oil in a kadai (wok) over medium flame. Dip each slit chilli into the batter, coating it evenly.
Carefully slide the batter-coated chillies into the hot oil. Fry until golden and crisp, turning occasionally for even cooking.
Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
To Serve: Sprinkle with a pinch of chaat masala before serving. Best enjoyed hot with green chutney or tamarind chutney.