1. Mix all ingredients, except bananas and oil to deep fry.

2. Add enough water slowly, to make a smooth paste.

3. It should be thick enough to coat back of spoon thickly.

4. Heat oil well,peel and slice a banana obliquely into batter.

5. Pick out each dipped slice and let into oil.

6. Deep fry on medium flame, till light golden,.

7. Repeat with remaining banana.

8. Drain, and place on tissue paper to absorb excess oil.

9. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

Variation: Substitute gramflour with cornflour. Do not add chillies and cumin. Use this batter and fry bananas. Serve hot with vanilla icecream.

Making time: 20 minutes
Makes: 18-20 bhajias
Shelflife: Best fresh (batter may be stored for 2-3 hours)