Banana fritters

                                    

Banana fritters are known as pazham pori in Kerala. It is made of Kerala banana or Etha pazham. Hence, it is also known as ethakka appam. Many Keralites have a weakness for this snack that is sold in street corners, tea shops and railway stations. In most outlets, it is prepared by frying the whole banana after dipping it in a batter. Sometimes, the banana is filled with sweetened grated coconut and pulses before fryind them. However, when the same is prepared at home, it takes different shapes and it is mostly without the filling. My banana fritters are round disc shaped as it is easy to handle.

                                               Kerala banana 
Ingredients:

1. Kerala banana - 1
2. All purpose flour -1cup
3. Rice flour -2tsps
4. Turmeric powder -1/4tsp
5. Powdered sugar -3tsps
6. Salt -1pinch
7. Oil for frying

Method
Skin the banana, slice them into round discs. Keep it aside. Combine the two flours, turmeric powder, salt and 1teaspoon of powdered sugar. Add water little by little to make a smooth batter. In a frying pan, heat sufficient oil for frying. Dip each banana pieces in the prepared batter and fry it in hot oil. When it turns crispy, remove from oil and place it over paper towel. Dust some powdered sugar over it before serving.