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Shallow Fried Raw Bananas
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Shallow Fried Raw Bananas

4.67 from 3 votes
Golden, crispy, and lightly spiced — these shallow fried raw bananas are the perfect balance of crunch and comfort, ready in just a few minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 raw bananas
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seed powder
  • 1 tsp red cayenne powder
  • 1 tbsp ginger green chilli paste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp semolina or substitute with bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying preferably coconut oil

Method
 

  1. Wash raw bananas, cut off both ends, and peel using a knife or peeler.
  2. Slice vertically into medium-thick pieces.
  3. If you’re preparing the spice mix, keep slices in salt water to prevent browning.
  4. Mix turmeric, cumin powder, chilli powder, crushed ginger, green chillies, lemon juice, and a bit of water into a paste.
  5. Drain banana slices and coat them evenly with the spice mix; marinate for 10 minutes.
  6. Prepare coating with semolina and rice flour (or bread crumbs and rice flour combination).
  7. Heat oil in a pan on low-medium flame.
  8. Place marinated banana slices on the pan, cover, and cook each side for 2–3 minutes.
  9. Check doneness by piercing with a fork — if it passes through easily, they’re ready.

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Notes

Tips
Soaking banana slices in salt water prevents them from turning brown.
Adding a bit of rice flour to semolina ensures the coating stays crunchy.
Avoid using only rice flour — it won’t give the same crisp texture.
Coconut oil enhances the flavor, but any cooking oil works well.
Covering the pan helps cook the bananas evenly while keeping them soft inside.
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