Banana Fritters
These fritters are generally made out Banana,the variety known as Ethakka/Nenthra pazham in Malayalam,in Kerala.But what do you do when getting these varieties is a dream?To satisfy the cravings of having a good pazham pori(banana fritters)try it with the ripe banana variety that is readily available.I tried it myself and am not disappointed with its taste,although if you have tasted the ones made out of Ethakka...you will only stick to making that:)
Ingredients
Banana(ripe) = 2
Refined flour = 3tbsp
Cornflour = 1tbsp
Sugar = 1/2tsp
Turmeric powder = 1/8tsp
Salt = to taste
Baking soda = a pinch(optional)
Oil = to deep fry
Method
Peel the bananas,cut them into 2 halves
Slit the two halves lengthwise
Make a thick batter of cornflour,refined flour,turmeric powder,salt and sugar to coat the banana pieces
Heat oil
Deep fry the banana pieces after coating them with the batter
Fry till it turns golden brown
Drain and serve hot
P.S The banana should not be overripe
After frying,sprinkle a little powdered sugar,if desired to make it more sweet
Turmeric powder is added to give the fritters a golden hue
posted by Sumitha @ 7:43 PM
16 comments
16 Comments:
Looks delicious,through your blog i am learning kerala recipes which is totally new to me. Thanks.
Wow, what a nice color !!!! I usually mix rice flour and AP flour to make the batter,not used to corn flour. Did you use it as a substitute or is it in the basic recipe. Looks so impressive !!!
Nenthra pazham appam, ho how nice..im coming over there sumi right now..It reminds me of the days of Trivandrum, when dad never forgets to get them while his way back home from office..Well this was about 18yrs back...Im some how not able to get a hold of Nenthra pazham here..Im still looking out if i can find them, if i do then the first thing i will do is do this..Thanks for sharing sumi...
yum, i love nethram pazham. I love to drizzle honey on top and have it
Sumitha....looks delicious, reminded me of my mother, she used to love banan Fritters.
uuuuuuuuuuh ,kothiyavunnu
I too have never added corn flour for pazham pori...I usually add rice flour to make it crispy(a tip from Amma),sometimes add a pinch of cumin powder too to make it more flavoured...I too had posted pazhampori long back...hw can a Malayali miss the 'pazhampori...chaaya...pazhampori...mess in the railwaystations!!so pazhamporiyokkeyadichu sukhichirikkukayanalley!!
Sumi....I just felt like appreciating you for one more thing other than u'r cooking...it is amazing to see the innumerable no. of blogs that u visit daily and the patience that you have to go thro' them and leave a word of appreciation everywhere....it is no wonder that you have built up such a huge blog circle around you in so short a time!...to be honest, I have stumbled upon many a blog thro' u'r links!!You seem to be a person who makes friends easily..I wish u were my neighbour!!
Hi,
Yummy Banana fritters!!!
They look really good Sumi. I hope you will join me in my Blogger Postcards from the World game.
Madhu - Thanks Madhu,I hope to continue doing the same and hopefully you will try out few Kerala dishes
Archana - Archana i simply replaced cornflour with rice flour,no particular reason for it.For the colour i did add a little turmeric powder:)
Sudhav - try and let me no ok:)
Shankari - Honey,Wow!now that is a healthy way to do it instead of sugar:)
Star - Thank you :)
Thulasi - Welcome to my blog Thulasi!
Shynee - Yes Shynee we do use rice flour too,I used cornflour completely for a change:)Exactly, how can a malayali miss his/her pazham pori,but honestly i didnt like the ones we used to get at the rly.station,but the smell and sight of it were heavenly.
Shynee I was really touched by your comment.Thanks a lot dear:)All the bloggers are doing so great, that I cant help but leave a word of appreciation!There are some days when i want to post something but I dont get the time because I am busy going thru fellow bloggers recipes!It has become an addiction for me!
I wish you were my neighbour too.But honestly,it may be because you are from Europe like me,I feel like you really are my neighbour:)
Menu today - Hi!Oh Yes they are yummy:)
even if it is bananas and not plantains.it still looks like Pazham pori so u can't be that off in taste.
I have tagged you a meme.
This is my husbands favourite...
but too much oil,so I make it only once in a bluemoon.
Shaheen - Thanks Shaheen,Yes I shall play the meme!
lg - Oh yes it consumes way too oil!
thanks for sharing, have added as my fav @ http://mingudam.wordpress.com/2006/07/22/banana-fritters/#comment-53
This is one of my fav. snacks.
I love Banana Fritters in the evening session. Its looks beautiful color. Sumi thanx for ur lovely recipe.
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