Vazhakkai Bajji or Aratikaya Bajji is one of the most popular deep fried fritters available in South India. This is raw plantain slices deep fried in chickpea batter.
I am not sure if this version of bajji is sold in other parts of India, though I know for sure its available on the streets and made frequently in residence as well.
For our part, we love this bajji and we often make it for an evening snack. Though it was made very frequently during my growing up years, I sort of dropped it as Hubby dear likes Mirapakaya Bajji more. When I came to know that Konda loves it, it's again back to the fold.
Then there was a time when even the boys liked it, though as I expected they stopped after the initial exposure. Vazhakkai Bajji is one of the most commonly available snacks in the Marina. If you venture to check out, you will get a good variety to choose from. They will have the Milagai Bajji, Onion Bajji, Potato Bajji etc.
Since this is a quintessential a Madras thing, I was surprised to know that my SIL wasn't aware of this version. So when I visited them, this was cooked for them. We make this so often and yet I never got around clicking pictures of this. The pictures that I am sharing today were also clicked some couple of years ago and I finally came around updating.
-updated 24th Jan 2019
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Vazhakai Bajji ~ Banana Fritters
Vazhakai Bajji ~ Banana Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 Banana / Plantain
- 1 cup Besan / Gram Flour
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ajwain / Carom Seeds (opt)
- Cooking Oil for deep frying
- A Pinch Cooking Soda
Instructions
- Trim the ends, peel the outer skin. You can either cut these into long strips or circles. Once done, soak them in water, to prevent it from turning black.
- Mix all the ingredients listed for the batter in a bowl. Heat a Kadai with Cooking Oil, once it is hot, take a banana piece, shake well to drain the water, dip in the batter and gently drop into the hot oil.
- Cook on both sides and once it turns a golden colour, remove to a kitchen towel.
- Serve with Coconut Chutney!
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Divya Vikram says
I remember having all kinds of bhajjis in besant nagar beach with my frds.Brings back memories!
Priya says
My alltime favourite...looks delicious..
Cham says
Such a bliss to eat these bhajji in beach side 🙂
Andhra Flavors says
my favourite one... looks perfect.
Varada says
My mother used to cook these in a shallow pan with a little oil. Your friend version looks good too.
usha says
Lighting on the fritters in updated photos is amazing. Nice clicks.
jayashreetrao says
Tasty bajjis, ideal with any meal. Now I am tempted to make these.
Sushma Pinjala says
One of my favorite bajji. Yummy
sapna says
The first picture is just amazing and very scrumptious. Love the entire spread.
Rajani says
It would be so perfect for the weather here now! Imagining a plate of hot bajji now with steam hot masala chai!
vaishalisabnani says
The thought of Banana bhajji never ever appealed me till one day I made them myself . I was quite surprised that they taste so good . Now I am tempted to make again .
Gayathri Kumar says
These were one of my favorite while growing up. And now Sruti likes it. You are tempting me with your beautiful snaps.
Pavani says
It's been a long time I had aratikaya bajji. I like them better than the aloo bajji 🙂 Perfect tea time snack.
harini says
My husband has very fond memories of eating these bajjis near the beach front. Good one.
Renu Agrawal Dongre says
I would love to try this, I do not use the green bananas much except for banana chips, and I want to add more of this. Looks delicious