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Air Fried Mirchi Bhajjis with Tangy Surprise

With just the right balance of spiciness and tanginess, these air fried mirchi bhajjis are that one appetizer that’ll be a total hit with everyone.
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Mirchi Bhajjis

  • ¼ cup Tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 5 pcs Bhajji Chilies (large green chilies)
  • ½ cup Besan
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1 cup Water

Ingredients For the Green chutney

  • 1 bunch Coriander leaves
  • ½ cup Mint leaves
  • 10 pcs Garlic cloves
  • 5 pcs Green chilies
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ lemon Lemon juice

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. 
  • In a bowl, add the tamarind paste and cumin seeds. Mix them.
  • Take the Bhajji Chilies and makes lits at the center.
  • Using a spoon, put the tamarind and cumin seeds mixture into teh slits.
  • Next, take a bowl and mix the following ingredients: besan, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, salt, and garam masala. Add water little by little and make a paste of the besan mixture. The consistency of the mixture should be flowy.
  • Add the Bhajji chilies into the besan mixture and coat them well.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with oil.
  • Transfer the coated Bhajji chilies to the air fryer basket and spray a bit of oil on them, and cook them at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until they are done.
  • You can flip them once in between so that they are cooked well.
  • For the green chutney, blend everything together in a blender. Adjust salt and lemon juice if required.
  • Serve the Bhajji chilies hot with green chutney as a snack.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Servings | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16.5g | Fat: 11.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 2774mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 25.3g | Sugar: 11.6g | Calcium: 384mg | Iron: 8mg