Vazhakkai Bajji/Raw Plantain Bajji

Ingredients:

Vazhakkai/Raw Plantain- 2

Kadalai Mavu/Besan flour- 3/4 cup

Rice flour-2 tbsp

Red Chilli powder- 1 tsp

Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Baking soda- 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Frying Oil as required

Water-1/2 cup(adjust as required)

1)First take Vazhakkai/Raw Banana.

2)Peel the skin like this with a peeler or knife.

3)Slice them into thin slices.The slices should not be very thin or very thick.It should slightly thick.

4)In a bowl take 1 cup of besan flour.

5)Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder,rice flour,asafoetida,baking powder and salt.

6)Add water and mix it well without any lumps.

7)Dip the Vazhakkai/Raw banana and coat them well.

8)Fry the Vazhakkai/Raw Banana on both sides.

9) Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato sauce.

Notes:
Add  1 tsp of omam/ajwain seeds if preferred
You can also add 2 tsp of corn flour to the bajji batter