Prep time
30 minutes
Cook time
15-20 minutes
Servings
2 People
Category
Veg
What You'll Need
Plantain Baji
Plantain Bajji is a popular South Indian snack, perfect as a tea-time treat.
Ingredients :
1. Raw plantains (green bananas) 2 medium-sized
2. Rice flour 2 tbsp
3. Chickpea flour (besan) 1 cup
4. Corn flour 1 tbsp
5. Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
6. Asafoetida (hing) A pinch
7. Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
8. Salt To taste
9. Water As needed
10. Baking soda A pinch
11. Fresh curry leaves 5 leaves
12. Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
13. Oil For deep frying
Procedure :
1. Peel the raw plantains and slice them into thin rounds (about 1/4-inch thick). Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, cornflour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida. Add salt to taste and mix the dry ingredients well.
2. Gradually add water to the dry mixture, stirring continuously, until you get a smooth, thick batter that can coat the plantain slices. Add a pinch of baking soda to the batter to make it light and crisp. Optionally, add fresh curry leaves to the batter for extra flavour.
3. Heat oil in a Casserole on medium heat. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small amount of batter into the oil—it should sizzle and rise immediately. Dip each plantain slice into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Carefully drop the coated plantain slices into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
4. Fry the bajjis until they are golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even frying (about 3-4 minutes). Remove the bajjis using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels. Serve hot with coconut chutney
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