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    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: December 22, 2010 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Aratikaya (Plantain) Masala Vada

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    Ingredients :Chopped Plantain / Raw Banana : 1 cup
    Split Bengal Gram /Chana Dal : ½ cup
    Onion : 1
    Green Chillies : 2 or 3
    Garlic : 2 cloves
    Ginger : 1 inch piece
    Salt to taste
    Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves
    Oil for deep frying

    Method :

    Soak the chana dal in water for 4 hours and then drain. Grind the chana dal into a coarse paste along with green chillies, garlic and ginger. Peel and chop the onion into small pieces and set aside. Wash, peel and chop the plantain into pieces and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Mash the boiled plantain and set aside. Then add the chana dal paste, chopped coriander leaves, salt and chopped onion to the mashed plantain. Mix very well. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Apply little oil or water on palm. Take lemon size ball of plantain mixture, flatten them a little and deep fry them in hot oil till golden color on both sides evenly. Remove and place them on a tissue paper. Serve hot with tomato ketchup and a cup of Chai.

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    1. Hasna says

      December 23, 2010 at 4:45 am

      vada with plaintain?? lovely…love to follow ur blog…

      Reply
    2. Indie.Tea says

      December 23, 2010 at 7:50 am

      Wow, those look delicious, a perfect snack with a cup of afternoon tea or masala chai.

      Reply
    3. Sanjeeta kk says

      December 23, 2010 at 3:34 pm

      I make similar vade with plantain flowers, these look delicious.

      Reply
    4. michelangelo in the kitchen says

      December 23, 2010 at 12:04 pm

      Wonderful dish for a snack! Never used green bananas in cooking but I will now!!! What a delightful treat to serve as a surprise pass around food at the party! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!!!

      Reply
    5. chaitrali pathak says

      December 23, 2010 at 1:04 pm

      crispy and delicious vadas…jst perfect

      Reply
    6. Suja Sugathan says

      December 23, 2010 at 2:07 pm

      Perfect and tempting vadas..wish to grab one:)

      Reply
    7. Torviewtoronto says

      December 23, 2010 at 4:36 pm

      banana is a delicious addition looks wonderful

      Reply
    8. MiniBinoy says

      December 24, 2010 at 4:03 pm

      great snack!! i can imagine the yummy taste!!!WISH YOU AND FAMILY A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

      Reply
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