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Aratikaya Vepudu is a crisp and spicy raw banana fry. It is called Vazhakkai Varuval in Tamil Nadu

Aratikaya Vepudu | Crisp and Spicy Raw Banana Fry | Vazhakkai Varuval

Aruna
Aratikaya Vepudu is a crisp and spicy Raw Banana Fry from Andra Pradesh. Super simple to make, all you need is some patience to achieve perfection. :) Called Vazhakkai Vazhuval in Tamil Nadu, this crunchy plantain fry make for the perfect side dish for Sambar Rice or Curd Rice.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Servings 2 People
Calories 282 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 Large Wok
  • Spatula
Ingredients
  
  • 2 Aratikaya, Plantain, Raw Banana
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • Salt to Taste
Instructions
 
  • Peel and cut 2 raw bananas into 1/2″ cubes. I got about 1.5 cups of chopped banana pieces.
  • In a heavy-bottomed kadai/wok, over medium flame, heat 1 tbsp of oil.
  • Add the chopped raw banana pieces.
  • Over medium heat, fry till the bananas pieces turn golden brown.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder and salt to taste, and mix well.
  • Serve the crisp and spicy Aratikaya Vepudu immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 282 kcalCarbohydrates: 57 gProtein: 2 gFat: 8 gSaturated Fat: 1 gTrans Fat: 1 gSodium: 306 mgPotassium: 903 mgFiber: 4 gSugar: 27 gVitamin A: 2166 IUVitamin C: 33 mgCalcium: 7 mgIron: 1 mg
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