Deep Fried Chiles Stuffed with Potato (Mirchi Bada) Recipe

Filling

• 3 large potatoes
• 1 tsp red chile powder
• Chaat masala
• ½ cup coriander leaves, chopped fine
• Salt to taste

Batter

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 2 pinches turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as required

1. Slit the chiles, remove seeds, and set aside.
2. Boil potatoes in salted water. Peel and mash them well. Add chili powder, chaat masala, and coriander leaves. Mix well.
3. Make a thick batter with the flour, water, turmeric powder and salt.
4. Fill the chiles with the potato mix. Dip the filled chiles in the batter so they are completely covered.
5. Deep fry the battered chiles in preheated oil until they turn golden brown.