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Besan Wali Mirchi - Green Chili Stir Fry

This crazy-easy Besan Wali Mirchi - Green Chili Stir Fry recipe is quick to make and is delicious. The flavor of the green chilies come through, and the chickpea flour puts some of the fire out. From start to finish, it takes less than 10 minutes to make a big batch.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 275 grams green chillies, long less spicy ones (about 35 long chillies)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp amchur mango powder 
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric       (haldi)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil of choice
  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour  (besan)

Method
 

Prep
  1. In a small pan dry roast the besan on medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until the raw smell is eliminated. Stir well in between. Turn off heat, transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Rinse and pat dry the green chillies with a paper towel. Next cut the stems and make a long slit in them keeping them intact.
Cook
  1. In a wok on medium heat add oil. Second add in cumin seeds and let them splutter for a minute. Next add in the green chillies and let the saute for 4 to 5 minutes until they blister and shrink. Stir intermittently.
  2. Add in the ground turmeric, salt and mango powder and stir. Finally, add in the roasted chickpea and stir. Add in water and mix well. Finally, turn off heat and enjoy as a side with any indian dish.