Pazham Pori - Plantain Fritters

Pazham Pori is a sweet dish made with ripe plantains dipped in flour mixed with sugar. This is a popular dish in Kerala, usually sold in road side tea-shops. It is easy to prepare and it goes well with a cup of tea. Here goes the recipe!!

Ingredients

• 1 ripe plantain (Nendra Pazham)
• 1 cup plain flour/ all- purpose flour/ Maida
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup water and oil to fry
  

Method

• Peel plantains, cut is two halves, and slice each halves into four to six slices. One plantain yielded 12 pieces for me.
• Mix flour with ½ cup water to make a smooth batter, mix in sugar, turmeric, and salt.
• Heat oil in a pan; dip plantain slices in batter and deep fry till golden brown. Drain and serve hot with tea.