Capsicum Fritters/Capsicum Bajji(simla mirchi/donne menasinakayi Bajji)

Fritters/Bajjis are one of the most liked snacks for maximum people. In winters and especially during rainy seasons,bajji/fritters are our favorite option. There are several varieties in them,most famous one is mirchi/menasinakayi bajji and other varieties include potato,carrot,raw banana,capsicum and so on.Today I am sharing Capsicum bajji recipe,which is my all time favorite one. There are two types of capsicum bajji recipes one is a normal simple one  without stuffing and other stuffed recipe.Today I am sharing simple recipe,will share the other one soon.

Preparation time : 15 mins

Cooking time : 20 mins

Yield : 8 bajji s

Ingredients :

Capsicum : 1 medium size

Gram flour/besan/senagapindi/kadale hittu : 1/2 cup

Rice Flour/biyam pindi/akki hittu : 2 tbsp

Turmeric powder /pasupu/arishana pudi : a pinch

Cumin seeds/jeera/jeerige : 1 tsp

Ginger-garlic paste : 1 tsp

Salt : to taste

Red chili powder/karam/ona menasinakayi pudi : 1 tsp

Baking soda : 1/4 tsp

Oil : for deep fry

Method of Preparation :

1. Cut the capsicum into uniform long pieces and keep aside.


2. In a wide bowl, add gram flour,rice flour,turmeric powder,ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds,red chili powder,salt,baking powder and mix them thoroughly  by adding sufficient amount of water to form batter,which is  of moderate consistency (not too thick nor too loose).


3. Heat oil in a thick bottomed kadai,for deep frying.


4. Dip capsicum pieces in the batter and deep fry them on medium heat till golden brown by turning on both sides frequently.


5.  Remove them from oil onto a paper napkin to remove excess oil,then Serve hot with any sauce or onion-tomato mixture.

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