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Bengali banana blossom croquettes

Bengali banana blossom croquettes

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Spicy vegetarian Bengali flower-of-the-banana and apple fritters, coated in chickpea flour and breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until crispy.

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Recipe from RDasgupta2020, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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These vegetarian Bengali croquettes combine banana flower, potato, and spices. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time40 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting45 min
  • Total1 hr 55 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$2.44 $0.49 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

5 people
  • $0.68
  • $0.21
  • $0.12
  • $0.06
  • $0.24
  • $0.18
  • $0.27
  • $0.29
  • $0.35
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 10 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash and rinse the banana flower, making sure to oil your hands to prevent irritation. ≈ 8 min
  2. Cook the banana flower until it is tender (about 10-15 minutes). Let it cool and drain.
  3. Cook the apples, peel them, and mash them. Dice the onion and the green chili peppers.
  4. In a bowl, combine the shredded banana flower, grated apple, onion, chopped chili peppers, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, garam masala, salt, and cilantro. Form small balls and flatten them into circles or ovals. ≈ 10 min
  5. Mix the purée with a little salt and water to create a thick paste. Place the breadcrumbs in another dish. Dip each croquette in the paste, then coat it with breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat the mustard oil over medium heat. Fry the croquettes, turning them frequently, until they are golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes per side).
  7. Drain them on paper towels. Serve hot with a chutney or kasundi mustard, alongside tea or coffee. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Bengali banana blossom croquettes

  • 2 medium-sized cooked and mashed apples$0.68
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)$0.21
  • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric$0.12
  • 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder$0.06
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin$0.24
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves)$0.18
  • 60 g of chickpea flour (besan)$0.27
  • 100 g of breadcrumbs$0.29
  • Frying oil (preferably mustard oil)$0.35
  • salt$0.04

Total$2.44

that's $0.49 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 250 g of cleaned and cooked banana flower
  • 2 medium-sized cooked and mashed apples
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 green chili peppers, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves)
  • 60 g of chickpea flour (besan)
  • 100 g of breadcrumbs
  • Frying oil (preferably mustard oil)
  • salt
  • A small amount of chopped cilantro (optional)
  • water

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