Mirchi Pakoda(Chili Fritters)

Crispy Mirchi Pakoda, best tea time Indian snacks.
Try these tasty chilli fritters for crispy snacks, Long chili (Mirchi) is dipped in Batter & deep fried these fritters are usually served on a rainy day with Tea

These chilies are not very hot, so you can eat them directly, some prefer de-seeding it as well

Ingredients:
Mirchi: Slit in between
For batter
Besan(chicpea flour): 1 cup
Chili powder/ paprika: 2 tsp
Ajwain(caraway seeds): 1tbsp
Cooking soda:1/4th tsp
Salt to taste
Water to make thick batter
Oil for deep frying

Simple & Easy recipe for crispy Mirchi Pakoda

Take the Mirchi & Slit in between ,de-seed if needed, sprinkle some salt & mix leave it for 5 min

Make a thick batter by mixing all ingredients with water to make a thick paste, add little soda & mix

Dip each mirchi in batter fill in the slits & coat exterior well

For deep frying:

Heat Oil in a deep dish till its hot
Reduce heat to medium & add Mirchi dipped in batter one by one
Fry till brown, remove on absorbent

Enjoy Crispy Mirchi Pakoda, on a rainy evening with tea