Chilly Bajji is a delicious snack made with gram flour and rice flour, fried until golden brown and crispy, then filled with a tangy onion and coriander mixture, served with spicy dipping sauce.
1: In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, Kashmiri chili powder, fennel seed powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
2: Gradually add water to the dry ingredients and whisk until you achieve a smooth and thick batter consistency. Set the batter aside for 10-15 minutes.
3: Meanwhile, prepare the filling by combining chopped onion, coriander leaves, lime juice, chili powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix well and set it aside.
4: Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
5: Dip each chili into the prepared batter, ensuring it is evenly coated, and gently slide it into the hot oil. Repeat with more chilies, avoiding overcrowding.
6: Fry the bajjis until they turn golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
7: Once the bajjis have slightly cooled, carefully slit them lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
8: Stuff each bajji with a generous amount of the prepared onion, coriander, lime, chili powder, and salt filling.
9: Serve the Chilly Bajjis with your favorite chutney or spicy chilly sauce.
