Bharli Mircha / Bharwa Mirch / Stuffed Peppers

Peppers stuffed with an assortment of Indian spices.

Bharli mircha is a  favourite accompaniment at my place. I usually stuff them with just dry powdered spices, but this time I tried to stuff it with some leftover bikaneri sev (which had become slightly stale due to the moisture :)), and it turned out to be very delicious, and every one at home liked it, especially my daughter, avoids eating hot food,  loved it very much - so do try this easy and delicious bharli mircha.
For a more quick version - Just add some oil, salt and lemon juice in the ground bikaneri sev and fill in the chilies and stir fry (this tip is specially for my son :))

I have also posted easy green chili pickle recipe here



 







 












INGREDIENTS-

• Bhavnagri Chilies / Serrano Peppers - 150 gms (13-14 pcs.) *
• Bikaneri Sev - 1/4 cup**
• Fennel Seeds - 1.5 tbsp
• Carom Seeds (Ajwain) - 1/4 tsp
• Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 2 tbsp
• Mango Powder (or Lemon Juice) - 2 tbsp
• Salt - 1tsp
• Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
• Refined Oil - 4.5 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp

PROCEDURE-

1. Grind bikaneri sev to make a fine powder.
2. Coarsly grind fennel seeds and carom seeds.
3. Take a bowl and add -bikaneri sev powder,fennel and carom powder,coriander powder, turmeric powder,mango powder and salt.
4. Mix well and add 2 tbsp of refined oil and mix properly.
5. Wash and wipe green chilies and make a slit at one side.
6. Stuff this mixture in the chilies and keep aside.
7. Heat 2.5 tbsp refined oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and asafoetida .
8. When seeds start crackling add the stuffed green chilies.
9. Mix gently and cover and cook on low flame for approx 3-4 minutes.
10. Stir twice during cooking. When the chilies become slightly soft, switch off the flame and keep covered for a minute.
11. Serve with any meal or use as a pickle/ travel food.
12. Stays well for approx 1 month in the refrigerator.

* You can use jalapenos or any mildly hot chili to make this.

** Bikaneri Sev is a popular Indian savory fried snack made from gram flour. Its easily available in Indian grocery stores across the worldwide - just ask for "Bhujiya". The most popular brands are Haldiram's and Bikaji.

If you don't have bikaneri sev then roast 2.5 tbsp of gram flour/besan in a tsp of oil till golden in colour and use instead .