Piment Cari Frire (Chilli fried in batter)

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    Another great Mauritian snack, Piment Cari Frir- chilli peppers dipped in a batter and deep-fried. These chicken stuffed fritters are a real treat for anyone who enjoys spicy food. Otherwise, you can always opt for a milder variety of chilli pepper.

    Ingredients

    • Boneless chicken
    • Chili
    • Salt
    • Ginger
    • Garam masala
    • Garlic paste
    • Chopped onions
    • Besan
    • Flour
    • Bicarbonate powder

    Preparation

    1. Cut chicken into pieces removing bones
    2. Blend Chicken
    3. Cut chilli removing all seeds and allow to soak in salty water for 1 hour
    4. Add salt, ginger and garlic paste and garam masala (optional) to the chicken
    5. Pan fry the mixture adding chopped onions
    6. Allow chilli to dry and add chicken
    7. Preparing the besan paste
    8. Add besan (gram flour) and flour
    9. Add chopped spring onions, bicarbonate powder and salt
    10. Add water and mix
    11. Heat oil
    12. Wrap stuffed chilli with the besan paste and deep fry
    13. Serve hot

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