Friday, July 1, 2011

VAZHAKKAI BAJJI | BAJJI RECIPE

Vazhakkai bajji recipe   

Though we can make Bajji with any veggie of our choice, i love bajji more when it is made with raw banana/vazhakkai. Today i am sharing you the recipe of vazhakkai Bajji which mom makes so yummy and i still remember our childhood days, eating bajjis as a main course without having any constraint about putting weight.
Check out my onion bajji recipe with video
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INGREDIENTS
RAW BANANA/VAZHAKKAI 1/2
BESAN/KADALAI MAAVU 1/2 CUP
RICE FLOUR 2 TBLSP
REDCHILLI POWDER 1/2 TSP
ASAFOETIDA 1/4 TSP
SALT AS NEEDED
BAKING SODA A PINCH(OPTIONAL)
OIL FOR DEEP FRYING

Vazhakkai- bajji

METHOD:
  • Combine the besan, rice flour, red chili powder , asafoetida and salt in a wide bowl.
  • Add water to this and bring to a idli batter consistency. Add 2 tsp of hot oil to this. This is to  ad crispiness to the outer layer and avoid the bajjis from drinking lot of oil.
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  • Peel the skin of the raw banana and cut them into thin slices like this.
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  • Heat a kadai and add the oil for deep frying.
  • When the oil becomes hot, keep it in a medium flame.
  • Dip the raw banana slices in the batter and immediately transfer it to the oil.
  • When both sides becomes golden brown, take it out from the oil .
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  • Drain the excess oil in kitchen towel.
  • Serve this hot with a cup of tea /filter coffee.
  • Alternatively you can use any veggie of your choice like onion, potato,capsicum, ridge gourd, eggplant etc. for making bajjis.
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Note:
  1. You can add 2 tblsp of idli/dosa batter to the bajji batter and this will enhance the taste of the bajji.
  2. Add hot oil to the bajji to enhance crispiness and to avoid the bajjis absorbing oil.
  3. Do not add baking soda than the amount mentioned as it will spoil the taste of bajjis.


31 comments:

  1. Perfect tea time snack... Looks crunchy and yum..

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  2. ithuku thaan nitela blog hop panna koodathu :(...my fav...

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  3. There's nothing better than these bajjis n hot cup of chai.. perfect clicks n its mouthwatering to se those raw banana bajjis..

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  4. Tempts me too ...god save me from making this today :D :D Laved the last click very much... :)

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  5. Even I Like these bajjis..look perfect n yumm

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  6. perfect bajji!!superb with tea...nice click jeya!

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  7. thats a new idea for me. we hardly eat raw banana mostly in shukto or in curries. but thats a great idea, never tried it this way. perfect for the downpour outside.

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  8. Perfect with tea or coffee...Bajjis look simple irresistible

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  9. Bajjis with a hot cup of tea ! Simply divine

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  10. Never say no to them, bajji tempts me a lot..yumm!

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  11. Wonderful tea time snack. Luv the crunchy munchy snaps.

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  12. thats what I need now.. a plate of yummy bhajjis and some hot tea..bliss

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  13. vazhakka bhajji with cup of tea:-) Perfect!!

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  14. Lovely Bhajji ...cripsy and nice..loved the last click Jaishree:)

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  15. Who does not like bhajji?!!!! Perfect on this rainy day with a cup of tea!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  16. looks perfect dear...
    nice clicks :)

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  17. Why you are tempting like this dear? Gosh I really feel like eating this now ....the last click is very nice

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  18. Perfect and nice snack dear !! loved them !!

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  19. Perfect tea time snack ~ the last click is wonderful!
    US Masala

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  20. The picture is definitely worth to be framed... Simply beautiful and so tempting..

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    Event: Serve It - Grilled/Barbequed/Tandoored

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  21. Wow perfect for teatime...looks crispy n yummy

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  22. Its my dad's favorite. He loves vazhaka bajji the best :) He is right beside me now and says your bajji looks perfect and yummy :)

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  23. Iam coming to you place now, eventhough it's not possible your pic has made me to invite myself to your place dear. Captivating shots, delicious bajjis.

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  24. Favorite tea time snack. Looks so cool. Nice recipe. YUM!

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  25. Bajji and tea make an unbeatable combo!

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  26. Wow jeyashri it been long time i prepared this,u r tempting me...Luks perfect...

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  27. Delicious and perfect snack, my fav too....

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  28. Perfect tempting tea time snack, looks fantastic.

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  29. Nice tea time snack,lovely presentation.

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