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    Home » Vegetarian Starters and Snacks » Vazhakai Bajji ~ Banana Fritters!

    Vazhakai Bajji ~ Banana Fritters!

    Published: Nov 2, 2008 · Modified: Jun 17, 2021 by Srivalli · 15 Comments

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    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

    Vazhakkai Bajji

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    Vazhakai Bajji ~ Banana Fritters

    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.
    Course Appetizers & Starters
    Cuisine South Indian
    Keyword Rainy Time Snack
    By Cook Method Deep Fried
    Occasion Evening Snack
    By Diet Kid Friendly, Vegan
    Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 1 Banana / Plantain
    • 1 cup Besan / Gram Flour
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Ajwain / Carom Seeds (opt)
    • Cooking Oil for deep frying
    • A Pinch Cooking Soda

    Instructions

    How to make Vazhakai Bajji

    • 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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    Comments

    1. Divya Vikram says

      November 02, 2008 at 8:53 pm

      I remember having all kinds of bhajjis in besant nagar beach with my frds.Brings back memories!

      Reply
    2. Priya says

      November 02, 2008 at 9:33 pm

      My alltime favourite...looks delicious..

      Reply
    3. Cham says

      November 02, 2008 at 10:15 pm

      Such a bliss to eat these bhajji in beach side 🙂

      Reply
    4. Andhra Flavors says

      November 03, 2008 at 10:55 pm

      my favourite one... looks perfect.

      Reply
    5. Varada says

      January 26, 2019 at 7:39 am

      My mother used to cook these in a shallow pan with a little oil. Your friend version looks good too.

      Reply
    6. usha says

      January 27, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      Lighting on the fritters in updated photos is amazing. Nice clicks.

      Reply
    7. jayashreetrao says

      January 28, 2019 at 11:36 am

      Tasty bajjis, ideal with any meal. Now I am tempted to make these.

      Reply
    8. Sushma Pinjala says

      January 29, 2019 at 3:48 am

      One of my favorite bajji. Yummy

      Reply
    9. sapna says

      January 30, 2019 at 2:10 am

      The first picture is just amazing and very scrumptious. Love the entire spread.

      Reply
    10. Rajani says

      January 30, 2019 at 3:24 am

      It would be so perfect for the weather here now! Imagining a plate of hot bajji now with steam hot masala chai!

      Reply
    11. vaishalisabnani says

      January 30, 2019 at 11:40 am

      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 .

      Reply
    12. Gayathri Kumar says

      January 30, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      These were one of my favorite while growing up. And now Sruti likes it. You are tempting me with your beautiful snaps.

      Reply
    13. Pavani says

      January 31, 2019 at 4:12 am

      It's been a long time I had aratikaya bajji. I like them better than the aloo bajji 🙂 Perfect tea time snack.

      Reply
    14. harini says

      January 31, 2019 at 11:52 pm

      My husband has very fond memories of eating these bajjis near the beach front. Good one.

      Reply
    15. Renu Agrawal Dongre says

      February 07, 2019 at 10:33 pm

      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

      Reply

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