Raw Banana / Plantain Nuggets

Raw banana nuggets are crispy on outside and soft on inside. This recipe is easy to make with very few ingredients & one of the best kids lunch box recipe.

Ingredients - Yields 16 pieces

• Raw banana - 1
• Sambar powder - 1 tblsp
• Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
• Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup
• Plain flour - 2 tbsp
• Oil for deep frying
• Salt to taste

Method

• Remove outer skin of the raw banana
• Cut them into 2 inch squares
• Boil 2 cups of water with little salt and turmeric powder
• Drop the raw banana pieces gently and cook until soft but not mushy
• Remove, drain the water completely & allow it to cool
• In 2 tblsp of plain flour add sambar powder, garam masala & required salt 
• Add water little by little to make a medium consistency batter (like baji batter)
• Dip the cooked raw banana pieces in the batter and roll it in bread crumbs or crushed corn flakes
• Heat the oil for deep frying and gently drop the nuggets in the oil
• Fry it to nice golden brown
• Serve with ketchup

Nutritional Information

• Raw banana is rich in Potassium and Vitamins like A and C
• Potassium helps reduce risk of blood pressure
• It is high in dietary fiber & low in sugar
• Cooked raw banana is very good for diabetes, as it contains complex carbohydrate that is slowly released over time
• Per serving (4 pieces) = 215 calories approximately