## Raw Banana Bajji Recipe- Balekai Bajji | Vazhakkai Bajji (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Raw Banana Bajji Recipe- Balekai Bajji | Vazhakkai Bajji** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Appetizer**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 10 minutes
**Total time:** 20 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Appetizer
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Raw Banana Bajji Recipe- Balekai Bajji | Vazhakkai Bajji:
* 1 Raw Banana
* 1/2 cup Gram flour (besan)
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
* Salt – to taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Raw Banana Bajji Recipe- Balekai Bajji | Vazhakkai Bajji:
1. peel the raw banana, cut in half horizontally and then begin to make slices vertically in order to get rectangular sliced of the raw banana.
2. For the Bajji BatterIn a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients of bajji batter which includes gram flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, asafoetida, and salt.
3. Mix in just enough water to form a thick batter to thickly coat back of a spoon.
4. Keep the bajji batter aside.
5. Heat oil in a kadai for deep frying the raw banana bajji on medium heat.
6. Coat each of the sliced raw banana slices in the gram flour bajji batter and gradually let it into the oil and deep fry until golden brown in color.
7. Drain the Raw Banana Bajji on an absorbent paper placed in a plate to absorb the excess oil and serve hot.
8. Serve Raw Banana Bajji Recipe as an evening snack along with Coconut chutney and Filter coffee.
### Tips for the Best Raw Banana Bajji Recipe- Balekai Bajji | Vazhakkai Bajji:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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