How long does Vazhakkai Bajji take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vazhakkai Bajji serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Vazhakkai Bajji vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vazhakkai Bajji spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Vazhakkai Bajji?

1 cup Besan Flour, 24 grams Rice Flour, 3 grams Red Chilli Powder, 0.75 grams Turmeric Powder, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 2 Raw Banana, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhakkai Bajji?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vazhakkai Bajji?

About 1296 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vazhakkai Bajji

Name: Vazhakkai Bajji
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 Raw Banana, Peeled; 300 ml Water, For Rinsing; 1 cup Besan Flour; 24 grams Rice Flour; 3 grams Red Chilli Powder; 0.75 grams Turmeric Powder; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 1 tsp Salt; 150 ml Water, For Mixing; 500 ml Oil

35 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as raw banana bajji, plantain bajji, aratikaya bajji, balekai bajji · Veg · Snacks & Starters

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Vazhakkai bajji made with raw banana slices dipped in besan and rice flour batter, then fried until crisp. Spicy, serves 4, about 35 minutes.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Raw Banana, Peeled2
Water, For Rinsing300 ml
Besan Flour1 cup
Rice Flour24 grams
Red Chilli Powder3 grams
Turmeric Powder0.75 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Mixing150 ml
Oil500 ml

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	1296kcal	5184kcal
Protein	6.8g	27g
Carbohydrate	32g	126g
Fat	127g	508g
Fibre	4.6g	18g
Sugar	4.4g	18g

Method

1
Peel and rinse the raw bananas. Slice them into even rounds or long slices, about 3 to 4 mm thick. Keep the slices in the rinsing water so they do not darken.
Raw BananaWater
2
Add besan flour, rice flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt to a bowl. Pour in the mixing water little by little, stopping once the batter is smooth and thick enough to coat the slices. Drain the banana slices and pat them dry with a clean cloth so the oil does not splutter.
Besan FlourRice FlourRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderAsafoetidaSaltWater
3
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes. Drop in a little batter; the oil is ready when it rises slowly with small bubbles without turning dark at once.
Oil
4
Dip the banana slices in the batter and coat them fully. Slide them gently into the oil in 3 batches without crowding the kadai. Fry each batch on medium flame for 5 minutes, turning once halfway, until the coating is golden and the banana is soft inside. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain before serving hot.

Before you start

How long does Vazhakkai Bajji take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vazhakkai Bajji serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vazhakkai Bajji vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vazhakkai Bajji spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Vazhakkai Bajji?: 1 cup Besan Flour, 24 grams Rice Flour, 3 grams Red Chilli Powder, 0.75 grams Turmeric Powder, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 2 Raw Banana, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhakkai Bajji?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vazhakkai Bajji?: About 1296 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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