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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Veg Curries » Besan Bhari Mirch

    Published: May 22, 2022 | Last Updated On: Jan 20, 2023 by Neha Mathur

    Besan Bhari Mirch

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    Besan Bhari Mirch (Bharwa Mirch) is a traditional Rajasthani style recipe where large chilies are stuffed with a spiced chickpea flour mixture and then pan fried until softened and slightly crispy (vegan, gluten free).

    Here are more Rajasthani recipes you can try for everyday meals – Mirchi Ke Tipore, Rajasthani Jaiphali Aloo, Rajasthani Panchmel Dal, Safed Maas, Mirchi Vada, Pitod Ki Sabzi, and Mawa Kachori.

    Besan bhari mirch served on a plate.
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    • About Besan Bhari Mirch
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Besan Bhari Mirch
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
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    About Besan Bhari Mirch

    Besan Bhari Mirch (Bharwa Mirch) is a traditional recipe that is prepared quite often in Rajasthani households. It is spicy, tangy, and bursting with simple yet delicious flavors!

    Large green chilies are filled with a spiced flavorful gram flour mixture. They are then pan-fried until soft and a little chard on top.

    Serve besan mirch on the side with everyday Indian meals for a taste lift.

    This recipe is vegan and gluten-free and can be easily doubled or tripled.

    Ingredients

    Besan bhari mirch ingredients 1
    Besan bhari mirch ingredients 2

    Green Chilies – This recipe uses large green chilies, which are less spicy as compared to regular green chillies. They are easily available at the local vegetable vendors.

    Choose the chilies that are bright green and a little firm to the touch. Avoid the ones that are bruised, has black patches, or are very soft to the touch.

    Gram Flour (Besan, Chickpea Flour) – It is roasted with spice powders to fill in the green chilies.

    Spice Powders – This recipe uses basic spice powders such as coriander powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, fennel powder (saunf), and dry mango powder (amchoor).

    Oil – Any vegetable oil will do.

    How To Make Besan Bhari Mirch

    Make The Filling

    Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a flat pan over medium-low heat.

    Oil added to a pan.

    Add 1 cup of gram flour to the pan and fry until it turns slightly brown and fragrant, stirring very frequently.

    Gram flour added to the pan.
    Roasted flour.

    Remove the roasted flour to a medium mixing bowl and let it cool down for 5 minutes.

    Flour transferred to a bowl.

    Add

    • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon fennel powder
    • 2 teaspoon mango powder
    • 2 teaspoon salt

    to the roasted gram flour and mix well.

    Spice powders added to the bowl.
    Ready filling.

    Prepare The Chilies

    Rinse the chilies with water and wipe them dry using a kitchen towel.

    Make slits in the green chilies with ends intact and remove their seeds.

    Stuff the green chilies with the gram flour mixture.

    Clilies stuffed with flour mixture.

    Fry The Chilies

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.

    Oil heating in a pan.

    Arrange the chilies in the pan in a single layer. If all the chilies are not fitting, then cook them in batches.

    Chilies arranged in the pan.

    Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until the chilies are charred from the bottom.

    Pan covered with a lid.

    Flip the chilies using a pair of tongs. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes.

    Flipping the chilies.
    Pan covered again.

    Remove on a serving plate and serve hot.

    Ready besan bhari mirch.

    Serving Suggestions

    Besan mirch is traditionally served on the side with Dal Baati Churma.

    I personally like to serve it on the side with a comforting bowl of dal with phulka and dal chawal.

    You can serve it as a side dish with your everyday meals.

    Storage Suggestions

    Besan Bharwa Mirch can be stored for about 4-5 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in a pan or microwave, until nice and hot before serving.

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    Besan Bhari Mirch (Bharwa Mirch) is a traditional rajasthani style recipe where large chilies are stuffed with a spiced chickpea flour mixture and then pan fried until softened and slightly crispy (vegan, gluten free).

    Besan Bhari Mirch Recipe (Bharwa Mirch)

    Besan Bhari Mirch (Bharwa Mirch) is a traditional Rajasthani style recipe where large chilies are stuffed with a spiced chickpea flour mixture and then pan-fried until softened and slightly crispy.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 108kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 2 and ½ tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
    • 1 cup gram flour (chickpea flour, besan)
    • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons fennel powder (saunf)
    • 2 teaspoons dry mango powder (amchoor)
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 8-10 large green chilies (mild variety)
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    Instructions

    Make The Filling

    • Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a flat pan over medium-low heat.
    • Add gram flour to the pan and fry until it turns slightly brown and fragrant, stirring very frequently.
    • Remove the roasted flour to a medium mixing bowl and let it cool down for 5 minutes.
    • Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, fennel powder, mango powder, and salt to the roasted gram flour and mix well.

    Prepare The Chilies

    • Rinse the chilies with water and wipe them dry using a kitchen towel.
    • Make slits in the green chilies with ends intact and remove their seeds.
    • Stuff the green chilies with the gram flour mixture.

    Fry The Chilies

    • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Arrange the chilies in the pan in a single layer. If all the chilies are not fitting, then cook them in batches.
    • Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until the chilies are charred from the bottom.
    • Flip the chilies using a pair of tongs. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
    • Remove on a serving plate and serve hot.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5473ZK2o-6o

    Notes

    This recipe can be scaled easily.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1004mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    1. Beenish

      November 23, 2016 at 2:16 am

      Even before I read your post I thought how amazing this would taste with daal chawal,hehe. My husband loves these, def going to try it soon.

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      • msnehamathur

        March 23, 2017 at 12:40 pm

        Do try and let us know how it turned out 🙂

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