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.
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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