Mirchi Vada (also called Mirchi Bada) is a spicy and popular street snack from Rajasthan, especially famous in Jodhpur.
🌶️ What is Mirchi Vada?
It’s a large green chili (usually mildly hot) stuffed with a spiced potato filling, then dipped in gram flour (besan) batter and deep-fried until crispy.
🧾 Key Ingredients
- Large green chilies (bhavnagri type)
- Boiled mashed potatoes
- Spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder)
- Gram flour (besan) batter
😋 Taste & Texture
- Crunchy outside
- Soft, spicy, tangy filling inside
- Mild to medium heat (depends on chili used)
🍽️ How It’s Served
- With mint or tamarind chutney
- Sometimes with fried green chilies on the side
- Often paired with tea (chai)
🌍 Fun Fact
In Jodhpur, Mirchi Vada is a signature snack—you’ll find it at almost every street stall!
If you want, I can give you a quick homemade recipe or show variations from Pakistan (they’re quite similar to stuffed mirchi pakoras).
