Name: Milagai Bajji
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 Bangalore Milagai; for deep frying Oil; 1 cup Gram Flour; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; as per taste Salt; 2 to 3 tsp Red Chilli Powder

spicy, crispy and delicious deep-fried snack, popular in the coastal regions of India

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A popular snack from South India, the Milagai Bajji is a classic example of Indian street food. Made from a batter of spicy gram flour, this deep-fried snack is spiced up with chilies and served with ketchup or chutney.

The word milagai means “spicy” in the Tamil language, while bajji means “fritter”.

5 from 2 votes

Milagai Bajji

spicy, crispy and delicious deep-fried snack, popular in the coastal regions of India

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: South Indian

Ingredients

12 Bangalore Milagai
for deep frying Oil

For the Batter:

1 cup Gram Flour
2 tbsp Rice Flour
as per taste Salt
2 to 3 tsp Red Chilli Powder

Instructions

Slit the chillies lengthwise keeping stalks intact.
Optionally, remove seeds without breaking the chillies.
Combine the batter ingredients in a bowl.
Gradually sprinkle in 1/2 to 3/4 cup of water.
Mix to a smooth thick batter of pouring consistency.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
Dip the chillies in the batter.
Drop it into hot oil gently.
Lower heat and fry the chillies a few at a time, turning frequently, till golden-brown and crisp.
Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
Serve hot.

Notes

Bangalore Milagai are also known as Bajji Green Chillies. They are long and pale green in colour.
These are hot and spicy and is not suited for those who cannot tolerate spicy foods.

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Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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Milagai Bajji

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