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    Home » Side Dishes » Aratikaya Fry | Raw Banana Fry

    Aratikaya Fry | Raw Banana Fry

    Published: Sep 11, 2021 · Modified: Sep 11, 2021 by Siri · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Andhra Aratikaya Fry is a well-loved recipe made of raw bananas and simple spices. An excellent South Indian vegan side dish made in less than 30 minutes! Serve as snack or side dish.

    aratikaya fry served in a plate

    Raw banana fry is one of my favourite simple dishes made with unripe green bananas or plantains.

    Aratikaya = Plantain or raw banana in Telugu

    Vepudu = stir fry or fry

    Aratikaya fry or aratikaya vepudu is a famous side dish enjoyed across homes of the South Indian state, Andhra Prades, often paired with rasam or sambar rice. It is also called as vazhakkai fry in Tamilnadu.

    Aratikaya fry is not deep-fried, completely vegan and a healthy side dish.

    Jump to:
    • Raw banana vs Plantain
    • Ingredients
    • How to select the best raw bananas?
    • How to make raw banana fry
    • Tips and Notes
    • Serving Aratikaya Fry
    • Storage
    • Aratikaya Fry | Raw Banana Fry
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

    Raw banana vs Plantain

    These two terms are often used to describe similar meanings. Plantains are typically larger than (raw)bananas. Plantains retain their shape after cooking, whereas bananas tend to become mushy and fall apart when cooked. but this recipe works well for both raw bananas and plantains.

    Ingredients

    ingredients for raw banana fry, raw banana or plantain, spices, curry leaves
    Ingredients for aratikaya fry

    Raw bananas – use firm and lush green unripe bananas.

    Curry leaves – add nice smell and taste. Use fresh or dried.

    Spice Powders – red chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric does all the magic.

    How to select the best raw bananas?

    Use firm and thick green unripe bananas as they retain the texture while cooking. If you spot yellowish skin, it means the banana is about to ripe, you can still make fry or curry but it tastes a bit sweeter.

    Also yellowish raw bananas tend to ripen very quickly, so cook them as early as possible.

    a plate of raw banana fry with curry leaves in the background for decor

    How to make raw banana fry

    Peeling and slicing raw banana

    a collage of steps showing peeling ,slicing raw banana

    Raw banana is usually sticky to handle when peeled and gives a dark layer to your skin. Apply oil while handling it. Apply little oil and spread it across your palms.

    you can either cut them into cubes or slices, I prefer slices.

    STEP 1: Tip the lower end, and holding the top end of the raw banana, peel the skin using a peeler.

    STEP 2: Tip the head too once the raw banana is peeled.

    STEP 3:Holding it horizontally placed on a cutting board, slice it as evenly as possible into ½ inch thick slices.

    STEP 4: Place sliced raw banana in a bowl of cold water to avoid discolouring.

    Making Raw banana fry

    a collage of steps showing stir frying raw banana slices

    STEP 6: Heat oil or cooking spray in a wide frying pan.

    STEP 7: Place the raw banana slices carefully allowing all of the bottoms to touch the pan. The pan should not be crowded else the pieces will break as they get cooked. Cook for 5 min on low flame.

    STEP 7&8: Carefully flip and cook on another side for further 5 minutes. Repeat until both sides are roasted until golden.

    a collage of steps showing seasoning fried raw banana slices

    STEP 9: Add a pinch of salt, turmeric powder and curry leaves.

    STEP 10: Stir fry on low flame for 2 minutes.

    STEP 11: Add remaining spices powders, red chilli, cumin and coriander. Mix well.

    STEP 12: Roast further on low flame for a further 5 to 7 minutes, the longer they are roasted the crispier they turn.

    Tips and Notes

    Use firm green unripe bananas to retain the shape.

    soaking in cold water avoids discolouration and also drains excess starch from the bananas.

    Using a wide pan is a must as it helps cooking without breaking the pieces and also gives nice crispy bottoms.

    Be careful while flipping the slices as they tend to break. But tastes great regardless of the shape.

    Roasting on low flame ensures even cooking and crisp banana fry.

    Serving Aratikaya Fry

    Aratikaya vepudu is served as side with rice, rasam or sambar rice. It can be also served as a snack with tea or coffee.

    My favourite way of eating raw banana fry is with mango dal or gongura pappu and rice.

    a plate of cooked white rice, dal, raw banana fry

    Storage

    Aratikaya fry stays well in the fridge for 5 days, simply reheat in the microwave or roast on pain gently before serving.

    Freeze up to a month if you can make it in large quantity, Defrost thoroughly and roast in a pan, serve hot.

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    Aratikaya Fry | Raw Banana Fry

    Siri
    Aratikaya vepudu or aratikaya fry or raw banana fry is a simple side dish made with plantains or raw bananas and few spice powders, comes quickly in less than 30 minutes.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine South Indian
    Servings 4
    Calories 119 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 plantain or raw banana medium to large
    • 1 spring curry leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ¼ teaspoon corainder powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon turmerice powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon oil or cooking spray

    Instructions
     

    • Raw banana is sticky to handle when peeled and gives a dark layer to your skin. Hence a pply oil to your palms while handling it.

    Peeling and Slicing Raw bananas

    • Tip the lower end, holding the top end of the raw banana, peel the skin using a peeler. Tip the head too once the raw banana is peeled.
    • Holding it horizontally placed on a cutting board, slice it as evenly as possible into ½ inch thick slices.
    • Place sliced raw banana in a bowl of cold water to avoid discolouring

    Making Raw banana fry

    • Heat oil or cooking spray in a wide frying pan. Place the raw banana slices carefully allowing all of the bottoms to touch the pan. The pan should not be crowded else the pieces will break as they get cooked. Cook for 5 min on low flame.
    • Carefully flip and cook on another side for further 5 minutes. Repeat until both sides are roasted until golden.
    • Add a pinch of salt, turmeric powder and curry leaves.Roast on low flame for 2 minutes.
    • Add remaining spices powders, red chilli, cumin and coriander. Mix well.
    • Roast further on low flame for a further 5 to 7 minutes, the longer they are roasted the crispier they turn.
    • Serve hot with rice or as a side with soups or stews.

    Notes

    1. Use firm green unripe bananas to retain the shape. Soaking in cold water avoids discolouration and also drains excess starch from the bananas.
    2. Using a wide pan is a must as it helps cooking without breaking the pieces and also gives nice crispy bottoms.
    3. Be careful while flipping the slices as they tend to break easily. But tastes great regardless of the shape.
    4. Roasting on low flame ensures even cooking and crisp banana fry.
    5. Nutritional value is approximate and per serving
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1029IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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