Raw Banana Fry | Aaratikaya Fry | Special Desi Recipes

 Raw Banana Fry | Aaratikaya Fry | Vazhakkai Varuval | Special Desi Recipes

Raw banana fry, also known as "Vazhakkai Varuval " in Tamil or "Aratikaya Vepudu" in Telugu is a delicious South Indian side dish made from unripe bananas. This dish is typically seasoned with spices and can be enjoyed with rice or as a part of a large meal accompanied by sambar, rasam, or alone the banana fry itself.

Banana is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make various dishes. This raw banana fry is also quite an interesting crip snack that captures our attention with its simplicity, yet mesmerizes our taste buds with its vibrant flavors. It is one of the popular dishes with a unique combination of textures and flavours with its crispy exterior and tender interior, this dish delivers a delightful contrast that pleases the senses. It's a perfect side dish for dal, sambhar, rasam, or roti-curry, or can also be enjoyed as a crunchy snack.

One perfect bite of raw banana fry with natural sweetness complements the aromatic fieriness of spices, such as red chili powder, garam masala powder, and herbs like coriander leaves, curry leaves, and fenugreek leaves, adding depth and warmth to the dish. Serve the arati kaya fry hot as a side dish or as a delicious snack alongside your favorite chutney or yogurt dip or with onions and green chilies.

Video Recipe Of Raw Banana Fry

Ingredients:

• Raw Banana - 1
• Gram Flour ( Besan ) - 1/2 Cup
• Rice Flour - 1/4th Cup
• Coriander Leaves 
• Curry Leaves 
• Fenugreek Leaves 
• Green Chillies - 2 Finely Chop
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tbsp.
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4th Tsp
• Salt - 1 Tsp. Or As Required
• Garam Masala Powder - 1 Tsp
• Water - As Required
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 Tbsp.
• Mustard Oil - 4 Tbsps.
• Oil - 4 Tbsps.

Preparation:

• In a bowl add gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, salt, coriander leaves, curry leaves, fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, green chilies, garam masala powder, ginger garlic paste and mix well.
• Add as required water and mix well just like the baji batter.
• Now peel the raw banana peel and chop it into pieces.
• Now dip the raw banana piece into the batter and fry in mixed oils ( mustard oil and sesame oil )
• Fry on both sides and serve hot with onions and green chilies.