Description
Pazham Pori, or Kerala Banana Fritters, are a beloved South Indian snack made by dipping ripe nendran bananas in a sweet, lightly spiced batter and deep frying until golden and crispy. Perfect with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
2 ripe Kerala bananas (nendran/ethapazham)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons rice flour
2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
A pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
Water, as needed to make batter
Coconut oil or vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise into thin strips (2 to 3 pieces per banana).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rice flour, sugar, turmeric powder, salt, and cumin seeds if using.
- Gradually add water, whisking to form a smooth, slightly thick batter without lumps.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip each banana slice in the batter, ensuring it is well coated.
- Gently drop the coated slices into the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy, flipping once.
- Remove the fritters and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with tea or coffee.
Notes
Use ripe nendran bananas for authentic taste and texture.
Add a pinch of cardamom powder for extra aroma.
Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a GF version.
Skip cumin seeds for a milder flavor, especially for kids.
To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day.
Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Indian (Kerala)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
