easy capsicum bajji recipe | stuffed capsicum bonda | stuffed capsicum pakora

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 7 Servings
  • Category: snacks
  • Cuisine: indian street food

Ingredients

for aloo stuffing:

  • 2 potato (boiled & mashed)
  • 2 chilli (finely chopped)
  • ½ tsp ginger paste
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp aamchur
  • ½ tsp chaat masala
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)
  • ½ tsp salt

for besan batter:

  • 2 cup besan
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp ajwain
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup water

other ingredients:

  • 7 capsicum (small)
  • oil (for frying)
  • sev (for garnishing)
  • onion (for garnishing)

Method

  1. firstly, in a large bowl take 2 potato, 2 chilli and ½ tsp ginger paste.
  2. add ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp aamchur, ½ tsp chaat masala, ½ tsp cumin powder, 2 tbsp coriander and ½ tsp salt.
  3. mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
  4. aloo stuffing is ready. keep aside.
  5. further, take small capsicum and remove the seeds from it.
  6. stuff in aloo stuffing into capsicum. keep aside.
  7. to prepare the besan batter, in a bowl take 2 cup besan and 2 tbsp rice flour.
  8. add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp ajwain, ¼ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp salt.
  9. mix well making sure everything is well combined.
  10. further, add water as required and mix well.
  11. mix well forming a smooth thick batter.
  12. now dip the stuffed capsicum into besan batter and dip completely.
  13. deep fry in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium.
  14. stir occasionally, and fry uniformly until the bajji turns golden brown.
  15. drain off over kitchen paper to remove excess oi.
  16. now cut the aloo capsicum bajji into half.
  17. top with chopped onions and crispy sev.
  18. finally, enjoy capsicum bajji recipe with tea or coffee.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.