Aratikaya Bajji (Raw plantain fritters)
20 May 2018
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Background
Aratikaya is the Telugu word for Raw Banana or plantain. This is a deep fried fritter dish from Andhra region in southern India. These fitters are a very popular snack and also make a great side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 peeled and sliced raw plantain
- 1¼ cups besan
- 1 Tbsp rice flour
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ajwain or carom seeds
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a vessel, combine besan, rice flour, salt, red chilli pwd, ajwain, baking soda and enough water to make a slightly thick smooth batter.
- Heat oil for deep frying in a heavy bottomed vessel and once oil is piping hot, reduce to medium flame.
- Dip each plantain slice in the batter till it's well coated and place in hot oil.
- Fry till golden brown. Increase flame towards the end of the cooking process when the bajjis attain a golden shade, drain and place on absorbent paper.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or ketchup.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Side - Snacks
- Cuisines: - Indian
- Occasions: - Dinner Party - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Fruits & Vegetables
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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