Banana fritters

Ripe Banana fritters or pazhampori as we call in Kerala is a very famous and traditional snack. You will get to see this item even in small restaurants/hotels when you are in Kerala. Most  people make this with maida. But here, I am making it  with besan, which is more healthy.

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                           - South Indian

Serves                                            - 3-4 people.

                                                

Ingredients:

1.   Ripe bananas             - 2 nos

2.   Besan/gram flour        - 2 cups

3.   Salt                               - a pinch

4.   Sugar                           - 2 tsp

5.   Turmeric powder        - ½ tsp

6.   Oil                                 - for frying.

Method: Peel the bananas and cut into equal halves. Cut each half again into thin long pieces. You can cut each half into three. (Can make 6 pazhamporis with 1 large banana)

Make a batter with besan, salt, sugar and turmeric. The consistency should be that of dosa batter.

Heat oil in a kadhai. Dip each banana piece in the batter and fry both sides flipping in between till golden brown. ( when the oil is hot you can reduce the flame)

Take out the pazhamporis from the oil to a tissue or paper towel which will absorb the excess oil. Serve hot.

Note: To make it more crispy add a spoon of rice flour to the batter.