Mirchi Ka Pakora

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 1

Crunchy and spicy Mirchi Ka Pakora recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

Fat

10g

Mirchi Ka Pakora is a popular snack in India, especially in the northern regions. It is a must-have during the rainy and winter season and pairs well with tea or coffee. Made with green chili and gram flour, this spicy and crunchy snack is loved by all age groups.

Instructions

1.	Wash and slit the green chili into halves, making sure to leave the stems intact.
2.	In a bowl, mix the gram flour, salt, mango powder and lime juice. Gradually add water to make a smooth batter.
3.	Heat oil for deep frying in a kadhai.
4.	Dip the green chili into the batter and make sure it is coated evenly.
5.	Gently drop the coated green chili into the hot oil and fry till they turn golden brown.
6.	Remove from the kadhai and place them on an absorbent paper.
7.	Serve hot with coriander-mint chutney or ketchup.

PROS

Mirchi Pakoras are a quick and easy snack that can be made in minutes.

Perfect for monsoons and winters, they are crispy and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

CONS

Mirchi Pakoras are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Excessive consumption of green chili may cause digestive discomfort in some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green chili is rich in Vitamin C and has antioxidant properties.
It can boost immunity and may help in reducing inflammation in the body.
The gram flour used in the recipe is gluten-free and high in protein.

	1 cup green chili
	salt
	a little lime juice
	2 cups gram flour
	1 teaspoon mango powder ( amchur )
	oil , to deep fry
	water , for binding the pakora mixture together