Banana Bhajiya, Kela Bhajia

by Tarla Dalal

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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.

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins 6Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

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.

Nutrient values per serving

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