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Vazhakkai Bajji Recipe (Raw Banana Bajji | Banana Bajji Recipe)

Vazhakkai Bajji Recipe also known as Raw banana bajji is a popular fritters made with raw banana, besan, spices, ginger, garlic. Thinly sliced raw banana dipped in the gram flour batter and deep fried till crispy. Enjoy with coconut chutney and tea for a perfect evening snack.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snacks
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 373 kcal

Equipment

Deep Frying Pot
Mandoline Slicer & Peeler
Slotted Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large Raw Plantain (Vazhakai)
  • Sunflower Oil For Deep Frying

For Bajji Batter

  • 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan)
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Asafoetida
  • ¾ cup Water or adjust

Instructions
 

  • Peel raw banana using a vegetable peeler and cut them in half. You can leave them whole if needed. Slice them thinly using a mandoline slicer. Set this aside till use.
  • Mix all the ingredients given for batter to a smooth paste. it should n't be too thick or thin.
  • Heat oil for deep frying. Dip the banana sliced in batter and fry on both sides till golden and crispy. Remove fried bajji using slotted spoon, Strain on some paper towel. Serve hot with coconut chutney

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vazhakkai Bajji Recipe (Raw Banana Bajji | Banana Bajji Recipe)
Serving Size
 
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
373
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
1414
mg
61
%
Potassium
 
1028
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
69
g
23
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
23
g
26
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
2223
IU
44
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
50
mg
5
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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