Andhra Mirchi Bhaji

Ingredients:

For batter:

• 12 Bhaji Chily
• 1 cup besan /gram flour
• 2 table spoons rice powder
• a pinch of soda 
• 1/2 tea spoon ajwain
• 1 salt as per taste)

For filling:

• 3 table spoons ground nuts 
• 2 table spoons sesame seeds
• salt to taste
• half lemon size tamarind soaked in warm

Method:

1. Dry roast ground nuts and sesame seeds. 
2. Make a fine paste of gound nuts, sesame, tamarind and salt.
3. Make a slit length wise on the Mirchi. 
4. Remove the seeds and fill the paste inside the slit mirchi.
5. Make a smooth thick batter of gram flour by adding salt, ajwain, soda and sufficient water.
6. Heat oil in a pan
7. Dip the stuffed green chillies in the batter and deep fry until golden brown.  
8. Remove and drain it
9. Serve hot with sauce/Cutney along with sliced onion and lime.
10. Enjoy the hot Mirchi Bhaji