Vazhaikkai Bajji/ Green Plantain Fritters

Who doesnt likes fritters ? Its always our families delight.My MIL makes delicious masala fritters.Here is her recipe of spiced fritters.My MIL used to grind the masala in stone grinder .That gives the fritters a unique taste.Give it a try,u will surely love it.I have used green plantain.We can use any vegetable for these fritters like eggplant,mirchi,potato,gobi or even egg.

Ingredients:

1.Green Plantain                   -          1
2.Besan Flour                        -           1 cup
3.Rice flour                            -           2 tbsp
4.Chilli pwdr                          -           1 tsp
5.Baking soda                         -           2 pinches
6.Orange color                        -           a pinch (optional)
7.Salt                                      -           as needed
 
For Grinding:
1.Fennel Seeds                        -            1tbsp
2.Ginger                                   -             1/2 inch
3.Garlic                                     -            5 pods

Method:

* Grind ginger ,garlic pods and fennel seeds into a fine paste.
* Take a mixing bowl,add all the ingredients except plantain,including the grinded paste.
*  Add water slowly and make it into a thick batter.
* Now dip the sliced green plantain and deep fry it in the oil.
* Wipe it off with a tissue  and serve with ketch up.

Note:

The grinded paste should have less moisture.