Pazham Pori/Banana Fritters is a famous tea time snack of Kerala-a south Indian state. You can find this in every tea shop. Now you can make it at home without the concern of the oil they use.
Pazham Pori/Banana fritters
Pazham Pori is usually made using ‘ Nenthran Pazham’ or ‘ Etha pazham’. A variety of banana you get plenty in Kerala. It is so firm even when ripe. It has lots of health benefits that it is usually given to toddlers by just steaming or sauteed with ghee. When it is raw, banana chips are made out of it which is another delicacy from Kerala.
But here in the U.S., I don’t find this variety often. Only rarely I get ‘ Nendran Pazham’ from Indian stores. At that time I never miss making this Pazham Pori. But actually I miss Nendran Pazham and making this snack often.
How to make Pazham Pori
The banana for making this should be neither overripe nor raw. If it’s overripe you can’t cut it into thin pieces and if it’s raw it wouldn’t taste good. The batter for these fritters is usually used maida/all purpose flour. But here I used whole wheat flour, a little bit of rice flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. The batter should of a pancake batter consistency. Dipping the banana strips into the batter and deep fry. Yummy Pazham pori ready to indulge with hot cup of tea. If it was raining then it’s perfect.
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I made this to send to our FB group Healthy Wellthy Cuisine where this time theme is for Indian Republic Day and we have to cook our specific state delicacies. And I chose my state Kerala.
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INGREDIENTS
Nendran Pazham/Plantain – 1 riped
Whole wheat flour – 1/2 cup
Rice flour – 1 Tablespoon
Sugar – 3 Tablespoon
Salt – a pinch
Water – as required
Coconut Oil – to deep fry
METHOD
- Mix all ingredients except plantain and oil to a batter. It should be of a pancake batter consistency.
- Peel the plantain, cut into half or three pieces depending on the size of the plantain.
- Slice into thin strips in lengthwise. Each piece should yield at least four strips.
- Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot enough ( not smoking hot) let the burner be in medium.
- Dip each plantain strips in batter and deep fry till golden.
- Drain it in a paper towel.
- Serve warm with a cup of tea.
NOTES
- Choose plantain that is not too riped or raw.
- Adjust sugar depending on the sweetness of the plantain.
- You can use refined oil, still I prefer to use coconut oil to taste the best.
Pazham Pori/ Banana Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 No Nendran Pazham/Plantain riped
- 1/2 Cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 Tbsn Rice flour
- 3 Tbsn Organic Sugar
- Salt a Pinch
- Water As required
- Oil To deep fry
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except plantain and oil to a batter. It should be of pancake batter consistency.
- Peel the plantain, cut into half or three pieces depending the size of the plantain.
- Slice into thin strips in lengthwise. Each piece should yield at least four strips.
- Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot enough ( not smoking hot) let the burner be in medium.
- Dip each plantain strips in batter and deep fry till golden.
- Drain it in paper towel.Serve warm with a cup of tea.
Notes
- Choose plantain that is not too riped or raw.
- Adjust sugar depending on the sweetness of plantain.
PIN PAZHAM PORI
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This post is updated with new pictures.
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Thank you
Pazham pori is always a well received snack at home! I also like my frying with wheat flour rather than maida for this one… looks so tempting…
Thank you dear
I have only eaten sweet banana fritters as a dessert, these look really interesting.
Thank you 😊
Every Keralite’s fav snack with chaaya! Had it during my recent trip to Calicut and enjoyed every bit. I loved the fact that you made it with whole wheat flour.
No one can miss this in their Kerala trip…😊..thank you dear 😊
My boys would love these! They look great. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday 🙂
Thank you 😊
I m having my coffee now and I would like to taste this yumm pazham pori !! Scrumptious !
Wow.. what a great time 😊..thank you 😊
Fritters look yum. I like that you have given some tips which are helpful for a new bee like me. Thanks👍👍
Thank you 😊 glad it helped you
Banana fritters looks so yumm. This is popular in Coastal region. Thanks for sharing Lathiya
Thank you 😊