Mirchi Bada facts for kids
![]() Mirchi bada
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Alternative names | mirchi bhaje, mirchi bhajia, mirapakay bajji |
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Place of origin | India |
Region or state | Rajasthan |
Main ingredients | Green chillies, gram flour, potatoes |
Mirchi bada is a super yummy and spicy snack from India. Imagine a big green chili pepper, but not just any chili! It's often a special kind called a banana pepper. This pepper is filled with a tasty mix, usually mashed potatoes or sometimes cauliflower.
After being stuffed, the chili is dipped in a batter made from gram flour. Then, it's fried until it's golden and crispy. People usually eat Mirchi bada hot. It often comes with tomato sauce or a fresh mint and tamarind chutney.
A Special Snack from Jodhpur
The Mirchi bada from a city called Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is super famous! People say the water in Jodhpur helps make it taste extra special and unique.
This spicy snack is often enjoyed with another famous treat from Jodhpur. This is called mawa kachori. It's a sweet pastry that's dipped in sugary syrup. Eating a spicy Mirchi bada with a sweet mawa kachori makes a really interesting and delicious combination!