Raw Banana Fritters - Vazhakkai Bajji

 Raw Banana Bajji is my all time favourite. When I was working in Chennai, my office canteen makes this Bajji on every monday. I used to have a lite lunch on monday and I will be the first person to get this bajji. Please check below for step-wise instructions and pictures for making Raw Banana Bajji alias Vazhakkai bajji.

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Ready in: 40 mins
Yields:  25 

Ingredients:

Raw Banana / Vazhakkai	1
Besan Flour / Gram Flour	1/2 Cup
Rice Flour	2 tbsp
Asafoedita	1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/4 tsp
Chilli powder	2 tsp
Salt

Instructions:

• Whisk all the ingredients except raw banana by adding enough water and prepare a thick smooth batter.Set the batter aside for about 10 minutes.

• Peel the banana skin and cut into thin slices. Place them in cold water to avoid banana turning into black colour. 

• Heat enough oil to deep fry. Dip and coat the banana slices with the batter. Drop these slices in oil and turn it with slotted spoon 2 to 3 times. deep fry till it turns golden brown. Remove using slotted spoon Drain the excess oil by placing it in a paper towel.

• Serve it with coconut chutney

Raw Banana Bajji / Vazhakkai Bajji / Aratikaya Bajji / Banana Fritters

Tips:
Adjust red chilli powder to your taste.