BHARWAN MIRCH (Peanut stuffed big green chilies )

Bharwan Mirch recipe is originally from Rajasthani cuisine. Bharwan Mirch is stuffed with peanuts and spices. In Hindi Bharwan means stuffed and Mirch means Chili, in this dish Chilies are slit and stuffed with spicy masala. This Bharwan Mirch or Stuffed Chilies is very delicious side dish that can be served with steamed rice, dal or parathas. This is a simple stuffing and you can make them quick and easily.

I got this recipe inspiration from my best friend and a wonderful woman , she once treated me with this yummy stuffed mirchi and it has been my absolute favorite .

Recipe:

(Makes 8 chilies)

Ingredients:

• Big Green Chili  - 8 (Bhavnagri or the ones used for mirchi pakoda)
• Peanuts powdered(roasted) - 2 tbsp
• Red Chili Powder - 1.5 tsp
• Turmeric Powder /Haldi - 1/4 tsp
• Coriander Powder  - 1 tsp
• Sugar - 1 tsp
• Dried Mango Powder /Amchur - 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 2 Tbsp 

Method :

• Firstly wash all the green chilies . 
• Next slit the chilies lengthwise on one side while they remain stuck on the other side.
• Now take a bowl , add the powdered peanuts , salt , red chili , turmeric, coriander powder , amchur powder and sugar .
• Mix everything properly , stuffing for the mirch is ready.
• Now take a chili in your hand and fill in the stuffing nicely. Fill all the chilies in the same manner and keep them aside.
• Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a pan on low flame; put all the stuffed chilies in this oil and cover the pan with a lid. Cook it for 2 minutes
• Then open the lid, turn over all the chilies so that they get cooked evenly; add a splash of water and cover it again and cook further for a minute.
• Now add in any remaining stuffing in the pan. Check the chilies, and turn them over so that they get evenly cooked from all side. 
• When the chilies become soft, they are done and ready to serve.

Notes:

You can store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for good 4-5 days and eat as and when required.