Bharli Mirchi - Stuffed Green Chillies Maharashtrian Style
Bharli Mirchi is Maharashtrian Style Stuffed Green Chillies. In this recipe, I have used grated coconut, roasted peanut powder and amchur as the stuffing. The result was a tangy, spicy stuffed green chilly that can be eaten with dal-rice (varan-bhaat) or roti.
Ingredients
- 6 Large Green Chillies
- 1/3 Cup Grated Coconut
- 2 tbsp Roasted Peanut Powder
- 1 tsp Amchur Powder
- 1/4 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 2 Large Pinches Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 to 3 tbsp Oil
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
Method to Make the Stuffing for Bharli Mirchi
- Heat 1 tbsp oil.
- Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Add the asafoetida.
- Add grated coconut. Ensure you do not dry it out.
- Stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add the roasted peanut powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric, amchur, and salt.
- Stir-fry for a minute.
- Take off the heat.
- Spread in a plate to cool.
- If the mix is very dry, sprinkle a few drops of water, oil, or even lemon juice. Be careful about using lemon juice as it can make the stuffing very sour.
Method to Stuff the Green Chillies
- Wash and dry the green chillies.
- Using a sharp knife, make a slit in each chilli.
- If the green chilly has a lot of seeds, carefully deseed the chilly.
- Carefully stuff each green chilli till it is full.
- Set aside.
Method to fry Bharli Mirchi
- Heat a pan or a tava till it is just hot.
- Spread 1-2 tbsp of oil.
- Place the green chillies on the pan.
- Cook covered for a minute.
- Open and roll over the green chillies to cook the other side.
- Repeat till the skin of the green chilli looks wrinkled and cooked.
- Serve with Varan Bhaat or Rotis.
Notes
You can bake these green chillies as well.
Preheat an oven to 100C.
Brush the green chillies with oil.
Place the chillies the stuffed-side down on a baking sheet.
Bake at 100C till the green chillies are cooked.