Raw Banana Wedges

Ingredients

4 peeled raw bananas 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon castor sugar(optional) Salt to taste

For the batter

½ cup plain flour (maida) 2 tablespoons cornflour ½ teaspoon green chilli paste Salt to taste

Other ingredients

Finely crushed cornflakes for coating Oil for deep-frying

For the garnish

Lemon wedges

Method

1. Slit the bananas into half and cut each half into 3 wedges. 2. Mix bananas with chilli powder, sugar and salt and steam for 5 minutes in a steamer. Leave aside to cool. 3. Mix all the ingredients for the batter together with enough water to a thick paste. 4. Dip the raw banana wedges in the batter, roll out in the finely crushed corn flakes and deep-fry in hot oil till crisp and golden brown. 5. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot garnished with lemon wedges and onion. Note:Steaming the bananas before frying helps retain the original flavour and to seal in the moisture content.  Cooking Time : 15 mins. Preparation Time : 15 mins. Serves 4.