Goa is a state on the west coast of India known for its beautiful beaches, delicious seafood, and unique cuisine. One of the most popular Goan dishes is banana fritters, also known as "Bhaji." These sweet and savory fritters are made from ripe bananas that are coated in a batter and then fried until golden brown. They are often served with a spicy chutney or a sweet dipping sauce.
This article provides two different recipes for banana fritters: a traditional Goan recipe and a healthier version made with whole wheat flour and jaggery. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are easily accessible. The traditional Goan recipe uses rice flour, which gives the fritters a crispy texture, while the healthier version uses whole wheat flour, which makes them a bit denser but still delicious. The use of jaggery in the healthier recipe adds a natural sweetness without the need for refined sugar. Both recipes are accompanied by step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results.
BANANA FRITTERS
These great little fritters are a breakfast favorite.
Provided by Julia Morris
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the milk and bananas. Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Thoroughly mix in the eggs and margarine.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Carefully place spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until brown. Flip the fritter and continue to brown. Remove fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels. Dust the fritters with confectioners' sugar and serve while warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 427.3 mg, Sugar 16.3 g
BANANA FRITTERS (GOA)
Make and share this Banana Fritters (Goa) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Manami
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 30 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the oil in a 6-quart stockpot and bring to 350°F.
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- In a medium bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla and milk and whisk vigorously to blends.
- Gradually add the egg and milk mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the mashed bananas into the fritter dough and gently combine.
- Drop the fritter batter into the hot oil by the spoonful (about 1-1/2 tablespoons batter per spoonful).
- Fry the batter in batches, about 8-10 fritters at a time and cook for 3 minutes, turning once to evenly brown.
- Remove fritters from oil and drain on paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Place the cookie sheet in the oven while you continue to fry the remaining fritters.
- Once all the dough has been fried, leave the fritters in the oven while you make the glaze.
- Glaze:.
- Combine apricot and orange juice in a 1-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Continue to boil until the orange juice is reduced by about half and the jam starts to thicken, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the fritters from oven and arrange on a platter.
- Drizzle with the apricot glaze.
- Sprinkle the almonds over the glazed fritters and sprinkle with the confectioner's sugar.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.3, Fat 59.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 12.9, Sodium 71.4, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 1.6
BANANA FRITTERS
The bananas make these fritters only slightly sweet, you could add in sugar if desired for a sweeter taste, they go perfect with roast pork loin or roast turkey or or chicken dinner. These are briefly browned in a skillet the finished in the oven to puff up. If you are doubling the recipe, prepare same amounts in separate bowls do not double into one recipe. These are really good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Tropical Fruits
Time 25m
Yield 10 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- in a bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour with baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper (if using).
- In another bowl mix together banana with egg and milk.
- Add the cornmeal mixture to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop about 2 tablespoons batter into the skillet; cook until golden brown (about 1 minute on each side, do not overcook in the skillet just until lightly browned).
- Using a spatula transfer to baking sheet.
- Continue with remaining batter (adjust heat to avoid burning the fritters).
- Bake until puffed and firm to the touch (about 8-10 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.6, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 164.8, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 2.4
Tips:
- For a crispy coating, make sure the batter is cold before frying the fritters.
- To prevent the fritters from sticking to the pan, use a non-stick pan or grease the pan with oil.
- Fry the fritters in hot oil over medium heat. If the oil is too hot, the fritters will brown too quickly and not cook through.
- If you don't have a deep fryer, you can shallow fry the fritters in a large skillet.
- Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Banana fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a popular snack in many countries around the world, and can be found in many restaurants and cafes. If you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, banana fritters are a great option. They are also a good way to use up overripe bananas.
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