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Capsicum Bajji Recipe
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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Capsicum Bajji Recipe, alsoknown simply as "Stuffed Capsicum Bonda," is a popular Indian snackthat features bell peppers (capsicums) stuffed with a spiced potato filling.

Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Capsicum Bajji Recipe, Stuffed Capsicum Bonda
Servings: 4
Author: Uppada Lakshmi
Ingredients
  • Capsicum – 500 gms.
  • Besan powder – 2 bowls
  • Rice flour – 1 tbsp.
  • Thymol seeds – 1 tbsp.
  • Salt – 1 ½ tbsp.
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tbsp.
  • Red chili powder – ¼ tbsp.
  • Eating soda – a pinch
  • Onion slices – 1 cup
  • Carrot grate – 1 cup
  • Coriander leaves 3 tbsp.
  • Jeera powder – ½ tbsp.
  • Chaat masala – ½ tbsp.
  • Garam masala – ½ tbsp.
  • Corn flakes – required for stuffing
  • Kara Boondi – required for stuffing
  • Fried peanuts – 2-3 tbsp.
Instructions
  1. Make a small incision at the bottom of the capsicum to allow air to escape during deep fried.
  2. Combine two bowls of besan flour and rice flour in a mixing basin. Crush the thymol seeds with your hands and mix them into the flour.
  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt (to taste), red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and a pinch of baking soda.
  4. Combine all spices and add enough water to produce a thick batter.
  5. Heat the oil in a skillet, and on the opposite side, dip the capsicum in the batter and coat thoroughly. Place the capsicums in the oil one at a time.
  6. Combine sliced onions, grated carrot, coriander leaves, and 12 teaspoon salt in a mixing basin.
  7. Stir in the garam masala, chat masala, and garam masala powders.
  8. Cut the capsicum bajji in half and place them on a serving platter. Fill them with the aforementioned spice mixture.
  9. Top with crushed corn flakes, kara boondi and fried peanuts.
  10. Garnish the capsicum bajji with sliced onions and coriander leaves. Serve immediately.

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