Milagai Bajji - Chilli Bajji |Nithya's Nalabagam

Milagai Bajji is a South Indian snacks prepared from long green chillies. As a kid, I have seen this Milagai Bajji stalls in exhibitions. My mom usually won't allow us to buy these deep fried items outside. She used to prepare this bajji in home. The preparation is very simple. It was raining last week, so I prepared this bajji with my evening tea. Settled with this bajji ,tea and my favourite novel near balcony window. Happily enjoyed it. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Milagai Bajji.

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ready in: 30 mins
Yields: 6

Ingredients:

Milagai / Chilli	3
Besan Flour / Gram Flour	1/2 Cup
Rice Flour	2 tbsp
Asafoedita	1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/4 tsp
Chilli powder	2 tsp
Salt

Instructions:

Whisk all the ingredients except chilly by adding enough water and prepare a thick smooth batter.Set the batter aside for about 10 minutes.

Wash the chilly and slit open into two pieces.

Heat enough oil to deep fry. Dip and coat the chilly pieces with the batter. Drop these slices in oil and turn it with slotted spoon 2 to 3 times. deep fry till it turns golden brown. Remove using slotted spoon Drain the excess oil by placing it in a paper towel.

Serve it with coconut chutney.

Milagai Bajji / Milagai Bhaji / chilli Bajji / Chilly Bhaji / Mirchi Bajji

Tips:
Adjust red chilli powder to your taste.
If you are planning to serve it to kids, remove the inner papery layer and seeds in the chilly. It will reduce the hotness.