Banana Bajji

Ingredients:

Raw banana - 2
Besan /Kadala mavu / Gram flour - 1.5 cups
Rice flour - 1 tbsp
Red chilly powder - 1.5 tbsp
Baking soda - 1/4 tsp
Asfoetida - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Combine besan, rice flour, red chilly powder, asfoetida, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add just enough water to make a semi thick batter. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

2. Peel off the banana and cut into half. Thinly slice the banana pieces and put it in the besan mixture.

3. Heat oil for deep frying. When the oil is hot reduce the flame to low and the banana pieces to the oil. Fry on both sides till it is light brown and crispy. Drain in a paper towel.