Ethakka Appam / Banana Fritters / Plantain Fritters / Pazham Pori.
Pazham Pori and chai – a match made in heaven! Best enjoyed with a cup of steaming hot tea.
Ethakka means Banana and appam here means fritters in our language Malayalam.
Ethakka Appam, or Banana Fritters, affectionately known as Pazham Pori in some parts of Kerala, is a beloved tea-time snack that sparks endless conversations! This crispy, sweet treat has been a childhood favorite of mine, and I’m sure many of you have fond memories of it too. What’s your favorite way to enjoy Ethakka Appam – with a cup of tea or as a snack on its own?”
Pazham Pori/Ethakka Appam is a quintessential Kerala evening snack, commonly found in chayakkadas, restaurants, school and university hostels, and even railway stations. The sound of vendors calling out ‘Pazham Pori/Ethakka Appam’ is unmistakable, hinting at its extra sweetness and irresistible taste. While it may not be a global phenomenon, it’s undoubtedly a beloved snack in Kerala, and its popularity extends across the state.
I’m thrilled to have made Pazham Pori/Ethakka Appam for the first time, and it turned out perfectly! This traditional Kerala snack is made with ripe plantains coated in a flour mixture and deep-fried to a crispy golden brown. It’s a classic Malayali treat that’s sure to satisfy!
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves – 2 😉
Calories: 273 kcal / serving
Author: Seena
Ingredients for Making Pazham Pori:
Ripe Banana – 1 medium sized
Maida / All-purpose flour – 1 cup
Rice Powder – 1 tbsp.
Sugar – 2 tbsp.
Cumin seeds – a pinch
Cardamom Powder – a pinch
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp.
Water – ½ to ¾ cup
Salt – to taste
Coconut Oil – to deep fry
How to Make Ethakka Appam:
Cut each plantain in to two or three pieces as per the size and slice it in to three pieces vertically.
In a bowl take All-purpose flour, Rice powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix it well. Add sugar, cumin seeds, cardamom powder and mix it again. Add water in to this and mix well to make a batter without lumps.
Heat oil in a wok. Dip one plantain piece in the batter mix and put in to the oil and deep fry it. Repeat the process for two or three pieces. Fry it until golden brown.
Transfer it from the oil with a slotted spoon on paper towels. Your Ethakka appam is ready to be served now.
My Recipe Notes on Banana Fritters:
1.The bananas should be ripe and sweet one. The riper the plantain, better the taste.
2. You will get 6 to 8 pieces from one plantain.
3. You can adjust the sugar quantity depending upon the sweetness of plantains.
4. Serve these fritters either hot or at room temperature.
5.Adding turmeric powder gives a bit yellow colour to the fritters.
Happy Cooking..
Bon Appétit
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Ethakka Appam / Pazham Pori.
Description
Pazham pori recipe or ethakka appam is a Kerala snack with ripe banana slices dipped in flour batter and deep fried to get a crispy snack to serve with tea.