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DISH NAME : KAAYA BHAJI ( SPICY BANANA FRITTER)

  • Origin : KERALA
  • Category : SNACKS, SWEETS AND SAVORIES
Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cooking Time : 15 minutes
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Description

This is a spicy banana fritter most commonly available in Kerala. A particular type of banana, known as Bhaji kaya is used for making this fritter.

Note

1) The banana i used weighed around 150gms.
2) You may also cut banana into half (horizontally) to make it smaller.
3) Hot oil is added to make bhaji crisper.

  Servings 
Quantity Name
1  No.Banana
0.5  CupGram flour
4  Tbsp.Rice flour
1  PinchAsafoetida
0.75  CupWater (approximate)
1  Tsp.Chilli powder
1  PinchTurmeric powder
  Salt to taste
0.5  CupOil for frying
1  Tbsp.Oil,hot

Method

1) Peel and slice bananas into thin & broad slices, vertically.
2) Mix all ingredients together, except oil for frying. Do not add all the water at one go. Add only little by little to make a lump free batter.
3) Heat oil for frying.
4) Dip banana slices in batter and deep fry in oil till golden brown.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as it is.