Masala Cut Mirchi is a popular street food from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. These are deep fried Chilli Bajjis stuffed with onions, masala powder and lime.
As I mentioned yesterday, I got to know about the different dishes that hubby dear enjoyed during his childhood days in one of our discussions last week. As in a true sense of pursuit of happiness, I wanted to recreate the magic of our childhood and see if we can capture that essence again. Of course when I probed him further to ask if it tasted same, he disappointed me saying that it was so long that he no longer remembers the taste. I reminded him of Ratatouille. It was one of the finest movies we watched, especially with a food backdrop.
Whenever he says I should make like what my Amma makes or like Athamma makes, he reminds me that as Anton remembers his mom’s cooking, the dish should bring in the same effect. So I told him this ought to remind him of his childhood. He replied back saying Vankaya Pappu has that effect and nothing else. Well, that’s bad as he had to eat this, but when he did he said he tasted great.
Of course, I didn’t give this to Konda, but imagine my nephew and nieces eating this with great enjoyment. They love Cut Mirchi and with the masala no doubt!
Then once it is done, there are two ways to do it. Either you sauté the finely chopped onions in a pan, add coriander, spice powder along with the Cut Mirchi. Saute well and serve.
The other way is to add the onions and coriander raw with the masala sprinkled on top with lemon squeezed. This is typically served in a paper cone that is so famous for the roadside eatery shops.
Masala Cut Mirchi
Prepared Mirapakaya Bajji - 5
Lime Juice
Onions - 1
Coriander Leaves
Masala powder - 2 tsp
Masala powder (Pappula podi) - Roasted fried gram, Red Chili powder, Garlic and Salt to taste
Cut the Mirapakaya Bajji into small pieces.
Heat Oil in a Kadai, deep fry the bajjis till they are a little brown.
Heat a pan with oil, saute the onions, add the hot Cut Mirchi, sprinkle the spice powder, salt and coriander leaves.
Just before serving sprinkle lime juice on the cut mirchi.
Serve with onions.
Recipe
Masala Cut Mirchi ~ Street Food from Andhra
Ingredients
For Masala Cut Mirchi
- 5 Mirapakaya Bajji
- Lime Juice as required
- 1 medium Onions finely chopped
- Coriander leaves as required
- 2 tsp Masala Powder
For the Masala powder
- 2 tsp Fried Gram Powder Pappula Podi
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 2 Garlic
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the Mirapakaya Bajji into small pieces.
- Heat Oil in a kadai, deep fry the bajjis till they are slightly brown and crispy
- Heat a pan with oil, saute the onions, add the hot cut mirchis, sprinkle the spice powder, salt and coriander leaves.
- Just before serving sprinkle lime juice on the cut mirchi.
- Serve with onions.
Notes
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Vatsala. says
Its new to me too.
Champa says
This is something I had no idea about.
harini-jaya says
My husband is a great fan of mirchi bajji and cut mirchi alike..he talks about a street vendor during his childhood and about all the bajjis he used to devour!!
Harika's Kitchen says
Yummy have them with a cup of tea and when it is rainy awesome.
Sonia says
A great way to have mirchis. We love to have it and will surely try ur version of the recipe !
Gayathri Kumar says
Completely new to me. Looks so yumm..
savitha ramesh says
Very new to me and love the idea sililar to chilli chicken.
Divya.M says
this is completely a new recipe...not heard of it....should try out...ur pic is tempting me....i love such food.....
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
Hey, that is a new dish for me and looks superb as well 🙂
jayasree says
A totally new dish...I'm drooling here. And reading the last para I had to literally control myself not to rush to the kitchen and make it for myself immediately..
Paaka Shaale says
YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!! SLURP:)
PJ says
You are getting meaner day by day..How can u keep tempting us with such awesome and new street food.Am drooling here...
veena krishnakumar says
I just showed my daughter this and she just wants it today. Goodness valli the kids love ur blog:-) me too:-)
rekhas kitchen says
wow cut mirchi mouthwatering Valli
Suman Singh says
This sounds new to me but looks wonderful and delicious!
ila says
I have tasted this already....ur plate looks Very tempting and inviting:)
SravsCulinaryConcepts says
So tempting and mouth watering !!
First time here...glad to follow u !!
Gayathri Anand says
wow wow Valli great recipes...I am drooling here ..looks so yummy
Saras says
kalakuringa Valli, cut mirchi looks delicious & inviting..
Cooks says
Valli, Can I come over for some tea time snacks at your place???? plzzzzzzzzzz.. Your chaat dishes are too tempting for both adults & kids too.
Plateful says
Omg that looks mouthwatering!
Padma says
Tempting mirchis - perfect with a cup of hot tea in the evening.
Prathibha says
This one is really a favorite to our family...I have really fond memories associated with this...I add a bit of ajwain to the masala powder which makes it special,remaining all same..I dont even saute the onions,the raw onion taste better for me..:)
Usha says
Nostalgia! Reminds me of my collage days... used to cut lot of mirchi at the bandi outside my collage..
Smitha says
since we get very big mirchi here…i end up making this most of the time…..and always enjoy it!….looks so yum!
divya says
Omg that looks mouthwatering!
Suma Gandlur says
This is one of the sandwiches we love. You have been posting my husband's favorite dishes in this marathon. LOL.
Anonymous says
Hi..
Lovely recipe...did u get this recipe from a street vendor..the special masala powder looks so authentic.
Srivalli says
Anon The masala is from my MIL, who is native of this place where this is done and she has observed how it is made.
Anonymous says
Tried it n was yummy.Thanks for the wonderful recipe.Your mil observed the masala powder recipe from the vendor is it? Too good it is.