Disco Mirchi

Disco Mirchi

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​Solapur disco mirchi bhaji brings a completely unique twist to traditional fried street snacks. Thick green chillies get coated in a spiced gram flour batter before taking a brief dip in hot oil. Slicing these half-cooked fritters into neat bite-sized rings allows the inner core to receive a second round of intense frying. A final dusting of tangy chaat masala, black salt, and pepper elevates the heat into a lip-smacking treat.

​Rainy afternoons during school years always meant stopping by local food stalls for hot fried snacks. The sizzling sound of batter hitting boiling oil created instant excitement after long hours in classrooms. Steam rising from newspaper parcels held crisp treasures that warmed cold hands instantly. Sharing those spicy bites with close friends under heavy downpours formed unforgettable childhood moments.
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Some Interesting facts about Disco Mirchi:-

​Solapur street vendors created this famous double-frying technique to deliver unmatched crunchiness without burning the outer coating. Initial light frying cooks the batter while keeping the green chilli structure intact for easy slicing. Returning sliced rings to hot oil exposes inner surfaces, crisping up every layer evenly while mellowing raw chilli heat. This clever culinary method turns ordinary fritters into iconic regional street food.

Disco Mirchi

Print Recipe

Serves: 4 People Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 Calories 20 grams Fat

Rating: 4.6/5

( 5 Votes )

Ingredients

• ​1/2 cup Gram flour
• 2 tbsp Rice flour
• ​1 pinch Turmeric powder
• ​1/2 cup Gram flour
• ​1/2 tsp Carom seeds
• ​1/2 tsp Salt
• ​1/4 tsp Baking soda
• ​1/2 cup Water
• ​200 gm Green chillies
• ​Oil for frying
• ​1/4 tsp Red chilli powder
• ​1/4 tsp Black salt
• ​1/4 tsp Chaat masala
• ​1/4 tsp Black pepper powder

Instructions

Step 1. Sift Gram flour and Rice flour into a bowl.
Step 2. Add Turmeric powder, Carom seeds, Salt, Baking soda, and Water to make a thick batter.
Step 3. Wash Green chillies, make a slit along the center, and remove seeds.
Step 4. Dip Green chillies into the batter to coat them properly.
Step 5. Drop coated chillies into hot Oil, fry for one minute, and remove onto a wire rack.
Step 6. Mix Red chilli powder, Black salt, Chaat masala, and Black pepper powder in a bowl.
Step 7. Slice the half-fried chillies into thick bite-sized rings.
Step 8. Drop the rings back into hot Oil and deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
Step 9. Remove fried rings onto a wire rack to drain excess Oil.
Step 10. Sprinkle the prepared spice mixture over hot crispy bhaji and serve.

Notes

• Serve these fiery rings with cool sweet tamarind chutney or garlic peanut chutney.
• ​Pair this crispy snack with a piping hot cup of masala chai for perfect evening comfort.
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Recipe Video

Servings

Garnish the hot fried rings with fresh chopped coriander leaves and a squeeze of lime juice.