Mirchi Bhajji/ Stuffed Jalapeno Fritters

On a rainy day, while sipping a cup of hot ginger tea, over a session of cards or a chit chat session with family or friends. This fried devil is an absolute winner. I always make a few extra, and stuff inside a bun with green and tamarind chutney, and gorge on it the next day.

 You need:

Jalapenos/ Badi Mirchi/ Banana Peppers/ BhavNagari –  4 Nos. (make a slit for stuffing them)

Boiled potatoes – 2 medium size

Onion – 1 medium size (fine chopped)

Coriander seeds (whole) – 1.5 tsp 

Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp

Chat masala – ¼ tsp

Salt 

Chopped Cilantro/ Coriander leaves – 1 Tbsp

Oil – 1 tsp

Gram flour/ Besan – 1 cup

Baking soda - pinch

Water

1. In a pan heat oil. Add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. 
2. Once the coriander seed is light brown, add the ginger and onion, salt. Fry till translucent. 
3. Add the potatoes and chat masala. Mash it well and fry for a min. 
4. Remove from flame and add chopped cilantro. Let this stuffing cool for while. 
5. Fill this stuffing in the mirchi. Fill till the slit  can be closed back. Keep aside.
6. Now in a bowl, mix the besan, baking soda. Add enough water to make a thick batter. Should not be too thin else it won't coat well. 
7. Deep fry on medium high flame. I mostly shallow fry them in a non stick pan using only 2-3 tablespoon of oil. 
8. Serve with mint and tamarind chutney. 

*If you have some batter left, use sliced potato, eggplant, onions etc. to make vegetable fritters.