Raw Banana Bajji / Vazhaikkai Bajji

Ingredients:

• Vazhakkai (Raw Bananas/plantain) : 2
• Besan  flour : 2 Cups
• Rice Flour : 1 tbsp (for crispiness)
• Baking soda : a pinch (optional)
• Asafoetida : a pinch
• Red Chili Powder : 2 tsp (according to your spice level)
• Salt : to taste
• Water : to make thick batter
• Oil : to deep fry

Preparation:

1. Slice the raw bananas lengthwise into long and thin slices. Slice them atleast 4-5 inches long.
2. In a wide bowl mix besan  flour, rice flour, red chili powder, asafoetida and add water into it little by little to make a loose batter. The batter shouldn’t be too thick but should be a little loose.
3. Heat oil in a wide pan, dip the sliced bananas in the batter and just make sure it’s coated well on all the sides.
4. Drop them into the oil and after 2 minutes gently turn them over.
5. Fry them till bajji’s become golden brown. (see picture).
6. Serve them with hot tea and mint chutney, coconut chutney etc.