Banana Bhajiya, Kela Bhajia
by Tarla Dalal
Kela Bhajia is a traditional snack, which has been acclaimed as the perfect tea-time accompaniment by several generations of Indians! Much-loved across the nation, this scrumptious snack is made by deep-frying batter-coated banana slices.
Simple ingredients like chilli powder and asafoetida added to the besan batter give these Banana Bhajiyas a lovely flavour that delights your taste buds. Enjoy the bhajiyas hot and crisp, as soon as you drain the excess oil.
Banana Bhajiya, Kela Bhajia recipe - How to make Banana Bhajiya, Kela Bhajia
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 servings
2 cups bananas slices
1 1/4 cups besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
- Method
- Combine the besan, chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt and approx. ½ cup of water in a deep bowl; and mix well.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, dip a few bananas slices in the prepared batter and drop it in hot oil. Deep-fry on a medium flame, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 198 cal |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.1 g |
| Fiber | 6.3 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 91.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 50.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 29.6 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 47.5 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
do we use raw banana or ripe banana in this ?