Cookbook:Deep Fried Chiles Stuffed with Potato (Mirchi Bada)

Mirchi bada is a popular Indian snack.

Ingredients

 * Large green chiles

Filling

 * 3 large potatoes
 * 1 tsp red chile powder
 * Chaat masala
 * ½ cup coriander leaves, chopped fine
 * Salt to taste

Batter

 * 1 cup gram flour (besan)
 * 2 pinches turmeric powder
 * Salt to taste
 * Water as required

Procedure

 * 1) Slit the chiles, remove seeds, and set aside.
 * 2) Boil potatoes in salted water. Peel and mash them well. Add chili powder, chaat masala, and coriander leaves. Mix well.
 * 3) Make a thick batter with the flour, water, turmeric powder and salt.
 * 4) Fill the chiles with the potato mix. Dip the filled chiles in the batter so they are completely covered.
 * 5) Deep fry the battered chiles in preheated oil until they turn golden brown.