Milagai Bajji

 Milagai Bajji

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”.

Ingredients for Milagai Bajji

• 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

How to make Milagai Bajji

• 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.