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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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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Looks wonderful… So healtHy and lovely share . A must try recipe
Thank you 😊
That’s too bad the bananas are hard to find in the US as your recipe sure sounds good.
Ya that is really sad…but glad I could find rarely 😊.. thank you 😊
I have never eaten this banana fritters, but my husband talks about it a lot as his mum used to make these 🙂 I must try one day.
Will be glad if you tried… you will love it.. thank you 😊
I’ve come across these fried banana fritters in other blogs but still haven’t got down to trying them at home. I like your version of using wheat flour.
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These banana fritters look super delicious We love serving them with a dusting of icing sugar and vanilla ice cream. Its a lovely recipe.
That’s interesting… thank you 😊
Have heard of this dish so many times but never tried it! This recipe is so easy. Will try sure!
Do try and you will love it.. thank you 😊
One of my fav kerala snack.. Love it anytime..
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Omg those fried sweet banana fritters looks amazing, would love to try . Thanks for sharing recipe.
Thank you so much dear 😊
Looks so yummy! I love plantain fritters 🙂
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Wow this is yummy reminds me of these fitters I had used to enjoy as a child.
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hey dear I am loving these snacks and definitely gonna try once. sweetness of banana will be really awesome. can feel it.
Truly said… it’s addictive once you tried… thank you 😊
never heard about this dish. seems very yummy and delicious..
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Oh my gooodness this is making my mouth water soo much. Thank you for sharing, Lathi!!! I hope you are so well! <3
Thank you so much dear..all good..hope you doing great too
Yum and healthy share Lathiya 🙂
Thank you dear 😊
Nenthran Pazham Baji. I love it. Looks super yummy Lathiya 🙂
Thank you dear 😊