Raw Banana Tikki | Vazhakkai Tikki | Vazhakkai Cutlet | Kacche Kele Ki Tikki

Raw Banana Tikki | Vazhakkai Tikki | Vazhakkai Cutlet | Kacche Kele Ki Tikki 


Raw Banana Tikki | Vazhakkai Cutlet | Kacche Kele Ki Tikki



For a healthy yet indulgent snack, Raw Banana Tikki (Vazhakkai Cutlet) is a must-try! These golden patties are made by mashing boiled raw bananas and mixing them with flavorful spices like red chili powder, garam masala, and curry leaves. Shaped into cutlets and pan-fried to crispy perfection, they’re a wholesome alternative to potato-based snacks.


Rich in fiber and nutrients, these cutlets make for a guilt-free appetizer or evening snack. They’re versatile enough to be served with mint chutney, ketchup, or even as patties in a burger. This South Indian-inspired dish is a hit with both kids and adults!


In this blog post I’ll take you through step by step process of how to make this raw banana tikki or vazhakkai cutlet perfectly check out the recipe below.


 Ingredients

Raw banana (plantain) / Vazhakkai-2 nos medium sized

Onion-1 no finely chopped

Green chillies-1 no finely chopped 

Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

Red chilli powder-1/4 tsp 

Coriander powder-1/4 tsp 

Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp 

Amchur powder-1/8 tsp 

Besan flour(kadalai maavu) -1-2 tsps

Salt to taste 

Lemon juice-1 tsp

Curry leaves and coriander leaves few finely chopped 

Oil for shallow frying


Recipe Video




Method 

👉Pressure cook the raw bananas (with skin) adding enough water to cover them for 4-5 whistles. Allow the pressure to subside completely and then open the cooker. Drain the water, peel the plantain.Transfer them to a bowl, allow it to cool down completely, mash well without any lumps.


👉To this add turmeric powder,red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, amchur powder, besan flour, salt, onion, green chillies, lemon juice, curry leaves and coriander leaves mix everything until well combined.




👉Grease your palms with oil and take lemon sized balls of the mixture and make patties (cutlet shapes).





👉Shallow fry in hot oil in medium flame until nice golden brown colour on both sides and crisp.







👉Serve hot with mint chutney or coconut chutney or tomato sauce.




👉Enjoy.😋


Total Preparation time-30 mins

Yield -8-10 cutlets depending on size


Note- 

✍️You can include green peas and potatoes too.

✍️Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste if you like.

✍️ Shallow fry in medium flame only taking care not to burn the cutlets.









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