Pazham Pori | Ekkatha Appam | Banana Fritters Recipe

I can never come back from Kerala without having these yummies!!! It is an famous keralite snack available everywhere. I have always preferred to buy the roadside ones. After marriage I hardly get chance to visit Kerala with my family, so make these at home these days!!! 

PAZHAM PORI RECIPE

Recipe Category: S.Indian / Snacks
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves: 6

Ingredients:

Nendram Pazham / Ripe Plantain - 2
All Purpose Flour - 1 cup
Baking Powder - 1/2 tsp
Sugar - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Water - 3/4 cup or adjust as required for thin consistency
Coconut Oil / Cooking Oil - For Frying

Notes:

• It is optional to add Cumin Seeds to the batter. 
• Deep frying in coconut oil gives the authentic flavour but you can fry in other cooking oil too.
• While slicing the plantain vertically, you can make very thin slices like I have or slightly thicker. Its your preference. 
• The batter should not be very thin, else the pazham pori will absorb more oil.
• Turmeric Powder is used for the colour. Don't add in excess. 

Method of Preparation:

1. In a bowl, add maida, baking powder, sugar, salt and turmeric powder. Add water and mix to a thin consistency. Adjust water accordingly. Peel the plantain and hut into halves. Then slice each half vertically into four pieces.

2. Heat oil in a frying pan, dip each slice in the batter and drop in hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes in medium heat on both sides till its cooked and turns golden brown. Remove and serve hot!

Make tea/ coffee to complete the snack!!!

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