Pazham Pori (Deep fried bananas)

The thought of pazham pori reminds me of the vendors who walk around us in trains. All my morning trips to cochin was something i would look forward to, mainly for the yummy pazham pori, uzhunnu vada and cutlets.. What an aroma they have.. :)

Ingredients

Ripe Plantain- 1 ( peel and cut into 2 parts, cut them lengthwise into 3 )
Maida / all purpose flour - 1/4 cup
Rice flour - 2 teaspoon ( for crispness of the covering )
Salt- a pinch
Sugar -1/4 teaspoon
Water - for diluting the batter ( 1-2 tablespoon )
Oil for frying

Method

For the batter

Mix maida, salt, rice flour and sugar with water.
Batter should not be too watery.

For frying

Heat oil in a pan.
Dip each banana slices into the batter and fry on a medium flame till get golden colour.
Turn occasionally.
Drain out from oil and keep in paper towels.
Serve with tea / coffee.

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