By Garima Johar
May 25, 2026
No evening snack can match up with pakoras. With a spiced besan-based batter, you can make the fritters with your favourite vegetables. For a spicy snack, try this Rajasthani mirchi pakore recipe.
For the filling: 8-9 Bhavnagri chillies 2 potatoes 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 green chilli ¾ teaspoon red chilli powder ½ teaspoon chaat masala ½ teaspoon amchur ¼ teaspoon ajwain Pinch of hing Salt to taste For the batter: 1 cup besan ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder Salt to taste Water
Rinse the chillies, pat them dry, and slit open to remove all the seeds. Set aside.
Mix boiled and mashed potatoes with all the spices. Stuff it into the slit chillies.
Make the batter by mixing besan, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt with water.
Coat each stuffed chilli in the batter and deep-fry it till crispy.
Serve the mirchi pakora with your favourite chutney.