Valakkai bajji

INGREDIENTS:

Raw banana-1 sliced using a mandolin
Besan- 1 cup
Rice Flour- 1/4 cup
Asafoetida- To taste
Orange food color- Optional
Salt-To taste
Red chilli powder- To taste, around 1 tsp
Hot oil- 1 tsp
Baking soda- 1/8 tsp or a pinch

PROCEDURE:

• Slice raw banana using a mandolin
• Mix the bajji batter with all ingredients with water and bring it to a dripping consistency where the batter flows a little but not too watery. Hot oil brings crispiness to the bajjis.
• Dip the raw banana slices in the batter and put in hot oil. Always use medium flame to fry, this will ensure uniform cooking.
• Drain excess oil in paper towels and serve hot with chutney of your choice. 
• Eat with hot chai or coffee and you are in heaven. Perfect weekend or Friday evening snack to enjoy.
• If you have excess batter, you can use bread, onions, potato to make bajjis.
• Tip: Besan flour to rice flour is 1:4 ratio.