MIRAPAKAYA BHAJJI

This is a favorite food for all indians...this type of bhajjis r famous in Costal Andhra.i really love them and we enjoy them buying from a roadside vendor who sells punugulu,bhajji,pakodas etc...
these r very simple to make and the taste really depends on the chillies u use.
normal chillies that r used for cooking doen't suit this dish.In india there r chillies available for bhajjis seperately.but now i bought jalapeno peppers to make it a bit authentic.


Batter for coating the chillies

1 cup besan
1/4 cup rice flour
baking powder 1/4 teaspoon
salt
chilli powder

stuffing chillies

6 jalapenos
1 teaspoon ajwain/waamu
1 teaspoon besan
salt a pinch

make slits on peppers and remove the seeds with a spoon.

those who want them more spicy can keep the seeds.
mix ajwain,besan,salt in a small plate.
stuff this into the peppers.

Make batter with besan,rice flour,salt,chilli powder,baking powder and water.
the consistency of bhajji batter should be lighter than dosa batter .
heat oil in a pan.
dip the peppers into the batter and fry it in oil for a min.
put that on a paper towel.
repeat till done.
let them sit aside for 2 minutes.

again dip them in the remaining batter and fry till done.

chopp the onions and cilantro.

Make a slit on bhajjis and stuff the onions and cilantro mixture.
drizzle with lemon juice.
serve hot with tea.


Onion bhajji:
U can make onion bhajjis/pakoda with the remaing batter.
cut the onions and add to the remaining batter.
fry then till done.