Raw Banana Tikki | Vazhakkai 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.