Pazham Pori / Ethakka Appam / Banana Fritters

It’s a Stamp of all kerala snacks. I don’t think not much words are needed to explain this snack more!! Where ever you go in any tea shops in kerala you can find this served with hot tea. This is a snack which my Amma makes for me ever since from my child hood. Most of the non-keralites also may know about this snack as it is quite famous in other states too. For a perfect result, you need use with bananas with max sweet and also with the coconut oil. It’s purely simple and taste heavenly. Here you go with the making method. 



Ingredients:

• Ethapazham / Nenthram pazham / Ripe plaintain – 1 Nos
• Baking Soda-a pinch
• Maida/All purpose flour-5 Tspn
• Rice Flour-2 Tspn
• Sugar-2 Tspn
• Turmeric Powder-1/4 Tspn
• Coconut Oil- To Deep Fry

Method:

• Mix all the ingredients with little water and make loose dough.
• Dip the banana into this dough and drop into the hot oil.
• Flip both the sides until the color changes and transfer to paper towel to remove the excess oil.

Tips:

"Adding rice flour is optional but you can add it if you need it more crispy

You can fry it in normal oil also, but it comes out well when cooked with coconut oil"