
Time
- Soaking time: 10–12 minutes
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 10–12 minutes
- Total time: ~25 minutes
Serves
- 2 people
Calories
- ~350 Calories (for the whole pot)
- Per serving: ~175 kcal
- Mostly low-calorie, packed with spices and antioxidants.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 cup dehydrated raw banana slices
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tbsp besan (gram flour)
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
- 1 tbsp oil for roasting
- Curry leaves (optional)
- Water to soak
Preparation
- Rehydrate the slices:
- Soak the dehydrated raw banana slices in warm water for 10–12 minutes until soft but not mushy. Drain well.
- Coat the slices:
- In a bowl, toss the slices with rice flour, besan, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt, and a sprinkle of water. Let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Roast:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, hing, and curry leaves. Add the coated banana slices and spread them evenly.
- Cook on medium heat:
- Roast on both sides until golden and slightly crispy. Add a few drops of oil as needed for crispness.
Tip
- For stronger flavour, sauté garlic granules or crushed dehydrated garlic cloves in ghee during tempering
Serve with
- Hot rice and ghee
- Sambar, rasam, or curd
- Or enjoy as a tea-time snack with chutney
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