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Besan Mirch Recipe

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Time

15 min

Serving

5 persons

Calories

94

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Author: Antonina Blum

Besan Mirch is a Rajasthani speciality made by sautéing green chilies in a spiced besan (Gram Flour) mixture. When cooked in this way, the green chilies loose some of their bite and get imbibed with other tangy and spicy flavors.
Besan Ki Mirchi is mouthwateringly appetizing and greatly enhances the flavor of food. It is really easy to make and it does not take more than 15 minutes to prepare. Besan Mirch stores well in the refrigerator, so you can make it once and enjoy it for 5-6 days.
Besan Ki Mirchi can be used as an accompaniment or as a pickle with any main dish combination like roti-sabzi or dal-chawal.

Ingredients

  • green chilies: 11 piece
  • besan: 1 cup (Gram Flour or Chickpea Flour)
  • rai: 1 tsp (Black Mustard Seeds)
  • jeera: 1 tsp (Cumin Seeds)
  • saunf: 1 tsp (Fennel Seeds)
  • haldi: 0.25 tsp (Turmeric Powder)
  • amchur: 0.5 tsp (Dried Mango Powder)
  • salt: 0.5 tsp
  • oil: 1 Tbsp

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Wash and dice 10-12 medium sized green chilies into big circular pieces. I prefer using the less spicy variety of Green Chilies for this recipe.

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  2. Roast 1 cup besan/ gram flour in a pan or in microwave for a few minutes. Stir occasionally till it turns light golden brown in color.

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  3. Heat oil in a pan, and add 1 teaspoon Rai/ Mustard Seeds and let them crackle. Then roast 1 teaspoon Jeera (Cumin Seeds). Add 1/4 teaspoon Haldi (Turmeric Powder), 1 teaspoon Saunf (Fennel Seeds), 1/2 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder) and 1/2 teaspoon Salt. Finally add in the besan and diced Green Chillies.

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  4. Saute the green chilies in the mixture for 2-3 minutes till they are cooked. Besan Ki Mirchi is ready. You can store this in the refrigerator for 5-6 days and enjoy it on the side of any meal of roti/paratha or rice.

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History of the Besan Mirch Recipe: Besan Mirch is a popular dish in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is made using basic ingredients such as gram flour, green chilies, and spices. This dish is believed to have originated in Rajasthan, where people use it as a side dish for their meals. It is a simple and easy-to-make recipe that is loved by many.

Tips and Tricks for Besan Mirch Recipe:

Here are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind while making Besan Ki Mirchi:

  1. Use less spicy green chilies to prepare the dish so that it is not too overpowering.
  2. Roast the besan well, so that it acquires a nutty flavor and aroma.
  3. Be careful while sauteing the green chilies with the spices as overcooking can make them mushy.
  4. Store the Besan Ki Mirchi in an airtight container in the refrigerator to retain its freshness for longer periods.

Tips for presenting the dish:

Besan Mirch can be presented beautifully with a few simple tips:

  1. Serve it in a small bowl with sides to add a pop of color to the plate.
  2. Garnish it with some fresh coriander leaves or chopped green chilies to enhance its visual appeal.
  3. Accompany it with some lemon wedges to add some tanginess to the dish.
  4. Serve the Besan Ki Mirchi along with any main dish combination like roti-sabzi or dal-chawal to add some zing to your meal.

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