Raw Banana Fry
Enjoy a delicious and hearty Raw Banana Stir Fry made with sliced raw bananas sautéed in coconut oil with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and mild spices. Known as vazhakkai varuval, aratikaya fry, or balekai fry, this South Indian dish is a perfect accompaniment to rice and sambar, offering a crisp texture and subtle flavor. plantain fry, raw banana fry, Tamil plantain recipe, vazhakkai fry, gram flour coated plantain, vegan snack, crispy plantain side
Description
Plantain Fry (Raw Banana)**
Servings: 1 bowl (≈ 250 g) | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins
🧄 Ingredients
- 2 small‑medium raw plantains (≈ 400 g total)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- Oil for shallow frying
- ¼ cup gram flour (besan)
- 2 Tbsp rice flour
- ¼ tsp asafoetida
- ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Pinch of cumin powder
🍽️ Instructions
- Peel the raw plantains and slice into ¼‑inch rounds. Soak briefly in salted turmeric water.
- Drain slices and mix with gram flour, rice flour, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and asafoetida until coated.
- Heat about 3 Tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Add coated plantain slices in batches.
- Fry until golden‑crispy on each side (~3–4 mins), adding oil as needed for even cooking.
- Drain on paper towel and sprinkle a pinch of salt immediately.
- Serve hot as a snack or side with sambar or rasam.
1. Ingredients (Text)
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2 small–medium raw plantains (≈ 400 g)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp turmeric powder
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Oil for shallow frying
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¼ cup gram flour (besan)
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2 Tbsp rice flour
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¼ tsp asafoetida
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½ tsp red chili powder
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1 tsp coriander powder
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Pinch cumin powder
Additional information
| calories | 160-180 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, Iron-Rich, Veg, Vegan |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle, High‑Fiber, Iron-Rich |
| Fat | 5-10 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Prep Time | Under 10 mins |
| Protein | 2-4 |
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