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Crispy, golden fritters made from large green chilies stuffed with a tangy tamarind and spice mixture. This popular Andhra street food is the perfect spicy snack for a rainy day, best enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon and sliced onions.
For 4 servings
Prepare the chilies
Make the stuffing
Stuff the chilies
Prepare the batter

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Crispy, golden fritters made from large green chilies stuffed with a tangy tamarind and spice mixture. This popular Andhra street food is the perfect spicy snack for a rainy day, best enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon and sliced onions.
This andhra recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 381.14 calories per serving with 10.76g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
Heat the oil
Fry the bajjis
Drain and serve
To make a healthier version, spray the battered chilies with oil and cook in an air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Use a store-bought bajji or pakora mix for the batter to save time on measuring individual flours and spices.
For a different flavor and more protein, use a stuffing made of crumbled paneer or tofu mixed with spices instead of the tamarind paste.