{"id":"62a854fc-86c7-4333-bc7a-53f7369133b9","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/62a854fc-86c7-4333-bc7a-53f7369133b9","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/raw-banana-fry-recipe-vazhakkai-fry/","title":"Banana Fry | Aratikaya Fry","description":"Banana Fry or Aratikaya Fry is a mildly spiced and slightly crispy South Indian style banana preparation made with unripe bananas or plantains, spices and herbs","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/vazhakkai-fry-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"300 grams unripe banana (sliced or 4 small to medium-sized raw unripe plantains or aratikaya)","item":"unripe banana","quantity":300,"unit":"g","preparation":"sliced or 4 small to medium-sized raw unripe plantains or aratikaya"},{"text":"2 tablespoon oil","item":"oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon mustard seeds","item":"mustard seeds","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"6 to 7 curry leaves","item":"curry leaves","quantity":6,"quantity_max":7},{"text":"1 pinch asafoetida ((hing))","item":"asafoetida ((hing))","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"½ teaspoon red chili powder","item":"red chili powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon coriander powder","item":"coriander powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon turmeric powder","item":"turmeric powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"salt as required","item":"salt as required"},{"text":"1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves","item":"chopped coriander leaves","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse 4 small to medium sized raw unripe bananas first (300 grams). Peel them lightly. I usually remove the black spots and keep the peels as they are.","section":"peeling and slicing aratikaya (unripe bananas)"},{"number":2,"text":"Slice them in thin rounds and add them in a bowl containing water + a bit of salt (about 1/4 tsp salt), so that they don't darken.","section":"peeling and slicing aratikaya (unripe bananas)"},{"number":3,"text":"Before you start frying the spices, drain all the water from the raw bananas and set them aside.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":4,"text":"Heat 2 tbsp oil in a shallow frying pan. Keep the flame to a low or medium and add ½ tsp mustard seeds. Saute till the mustard seeds crackle.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":5,"text":"Then add 6 to 7 curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida. Stir.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":6,"text":"Now take the bananas from the water and add them.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":7,"text":"Mix the bananas with the rest of the tempered ingredients.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":8,"text":"Add 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":9,"text":"Mix the spice powders very well with the banana slices.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":10,"text":"Spread the banana slices evenly on the pan, so that they get cooked evenly.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":11,"text":"Don't cover with any lid and saute the bananas on a low flame.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":12,"text":"Do stir at intervals for even cooking. Turn slices and cook the sides which look uncooked or not roasted or crisp.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":13,"text":"Cook till the slices become crisp towards the edges. Not all slices will become crisp, but most of them will be.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":14,"text":"When the banana slices are cooked, sprinkle salt according to taste. Stir and mix well.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":15,"text":"Add 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. For a slight tang, you can add some lemon juice at this step.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":16,"text":"Serve aratikaya fry hot or warm with sambar-rice or rasam-rice or dal-rice very well. You can also have them plain or with chapatis.","section":"making aratikaya fry"},{"number":17,"text":"This dish can also be packed in lunch box with a side of paratha or chapati.","section":"making aratikaya fry"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:40:16.114319+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:40:16.114319+00:00"}