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Bharli Mirchi

Maharashtrian-style stuffed green chillies (bharli mirchi). Large mild green chillies are slit and filled with a dry masala of roasted crushed peanuts, grated coconut, besan, turmeric and amchur, then shallow-cooked. Spicy with a tangy edge; eaten with varan-bhaat or roti.

Time 25 min · Serves 3 · 483 kcal · Maharashtra

Ingredients

Garnish

Main

Tempering

Method

  1. Dry-roast the peanuts and coarsely crush them. Wash large mild green chillies, pat dry, and make a slit lengthwise (keep them whole).
  2. Lightly roast the besan until fragrant. Mix crushed peanuts, grated coconut, roasted besan, turmeric, amchur and salt into a dry stuffing.
  3. Stuff this masala firmly into the slit chillies.
  4. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds; arrange the stuffed chillies and cook covered on low heat, turning occasionally.
  5. Cook until the chillies soften and the stuffing turns golden. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

Common questions

Bharli Mirchi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
भरली मिर्ची ko English mein Bharli Mirchi likhte hain.
Ek plate Bharli Mirchi mein kitni calories hoti hain?
483 kcal per plate.
Kitna time lagta hai?
25 min lagta hai — 15 min taiyari, 10 min pakana.

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