ARATIKAYA/PLAINTAIN BAJJI

INGREDIENTS::
Raw banana/Plaintain           2
Oil                                      for deep frying



FOR BATTER::
Besan/Chickpea flour          1 cup
Rice flour                            1/4 cup
Red chili powder                 1 tsp
Turmeric powder                 pinch
Garam masala                     1/4 tsp
Carom seeds                       1/2 tsp
Cooking soda                      pinch
Hot oil                                 11/2-2 tsp
Salt                                      as needed

PROCEDURE::

1)Peel the plaintain/aratikaya . Now slice them lengthwise and then place them in water to prevent them from blackening.
 2)Now mix all the ingredients under batter. The batter should be smooth without any lumps. The batter should not be runny because it cannot hold the plaintain pieces.(some what like idly batter)

3)Heat oil in pan for deep frying. The oil should be hot enough for the bajji. If it is not of correct temperature the bajji will absorb more oil. Once hot then put the flame in medium heat.

4)Now dip the pieces in the batter . Make sure the pieces are coated evenly with the batter.

5)Drop the coated pieces slowly into oil.

Fry in medium flame. Once done on one side turn them to the other side. 

Take the pieces onto the kitchen towel to prevent excess oil.