Pazham Pori / Ethakka appam / Plantain Fritters - Kerala Recipe

Ingredients

Ethapazham / Nenthram pazham / Ripe plantain (the riper and blacker the skin, the better)-1
All purpose flour or maida -1cup

Sugar- 1tspn
Salt -1/2 tspn

Turmeric powder - a pinch
Water (more or less) - 3/4 cup
Coconut oil to deep fry (you can use any oil you like)

Preparation

1.In a large bowl mix all purpose flour,sugar,salt and turmeric powder.

2.Add 1/2 cup of water.(add more if necessary-batter should not be thick like dosa batter)

3.Whisk it together or mix well with spoon.

4.Cut the plantain into half and then slice each half midway vertically. Further slice each of the quarters into 2-3 thin pieces.

5.Dip this banana into the batter.

6.Heat oil in a deep fry pan.

7.Fry the banana pieces coated with the batter.

8.Fry until golden brown and drain on paper napkins.
Serve hot.