Stuffed Green Chilli Pakora

Process

• Let’s begin by preparing the stuffing for the Chilli by pealing and mashing the boiled potatoes finely in a large bowl.
• Add all the spices in them along with chopped Onions and Chillies, giving all of them a good mix. Keep it aside for using later.
• Now add the Gram flour & Rice flour in a large bowl. Mix Asafoetida, Cumin Seeds, Salt, Turmeric Powder & a pinch of Baking Soda in the same.
• Keep adding water in the mixture to make it a smooth batter of running consistency.
• Now slit all the long green chillies very carefully starting from the top to the bottom, ensuring it doesn’t break and the seeds are removed.
• Next, using a spoon fill the batter into the chili and repeat this process for all the remaining ones.
• Simultaneously, heat oil in a thick bottomed pan on medium flame. Add some cumin seeds and Asafoetida when it’s hot and saute it.
• Coat each stuffed green chili with the Gram Flour batter and fry it in the oil until it turns slightly golden brown in colour and crispy on the edges.
• Serve hot with Coriander chutney on the side.