Mirchi Vada

Vertically slit the chili and remove the seeds, but not the stems set aside. Heat the ghee in a pan crackle the cumin seeds then saute the green chili and onion.

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder stir a minutes, Add sprouted moong and chana mix well, Add 12/ cup water cover and cook for 5 minutes on slow heat. open the lid add lemon juice.

Switch off the gas, cool coarsely grind the mixture add coriander leaves, Stuff the chili with the mixture,

Make a batter by adding salt, red chili powder, lemon juice and baking soda, Heat oil in a pan turn the medium heat, Dip the filled chili in the batter one at a time,making sure each is covered with batter all around,drop slowly into the frying pan.

Fry the vada until all sides are golden brown,Take them out and place them on a paper towel. Vadas are best served hot. Serve them with green or red chutney .