PAZHAM PORI | EVENING SNACK

PAZHAM PORI

Kerala Special simple snack made with Nenthra pazham or Ethakka pazham.

Serves - 4

BEST TIME TO HAVE?

As your Snack.

HOW TO MAKE KERALA PAZHAM PORI?

INGREDIENTS:

• Nenthra Pazham/Ripe Plantain - 2
• Sugar - 2 Tbsp
• Salt - 1/4 tsp
• Rice flour - 2 Tbsp
• Turmeric - a pinch
• Refined Flour/ Maida - 3/4 cup
• Baking soda - a pinch (optional)
• Oil - enough to deep fry

METHOD:

1. Peel the ripe banana. 
2. Cut  the banana into two halves from center. Slice them lengthwise into equal 3 or 2 halves.
3. To a bowl mix both the flours , soda, sugar , salt and turmeric.
4. Slowly add water and mix it well to dissolve the sugar to a thick consistency enough to dip and coat the banana.
5. Rest it for 10 min. if baking soda is added if not rest it for minimum 20-30 min.
6. Heat enough oil to deep fry. Once hot, lower the flame to medium flame.
7. After the rest, mix the batter well before we make it. 
8. Dip and coat the banana with prepared batter and fry them in the hot oil until golden brown and puffed.

Serve Hot with Tea.