This is a recipe for green banana fritters in the traditional Maharashtrian style. Serve hot with chutney.
Prep
18 min
Cook
49 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
2 medium green bananas
, peeled and cut into thin slices
2.5 cups chickpea flour
1 teaspoon rice flour
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.5 teaspoons chili powder
1 pinch baking soda
salt to taste
0.5 cups water
, or as needed
0.5 cups oil for frying
, or as needed
Instructions
1
Peel bananas and cut into thin slices. Soak in a bowl of salted water for 5 to 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, mix chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Add enough water to moisten the mixture; the batter should be neither too thick nor too runny in consistency. Keep stirring the batter to prevent lumps.
3
Heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
4
Drain banana slices and pat dry with paper towels. Dip in batter and place in the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition per serving
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